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A 

SELECTION  OF  HYMNS, 

FROM 

THE  BEST  AUTHORS. 

INCLUDING  A  GREAT  NUMBER  OF  ORIGINALS: 

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AN  AP^H&%, 
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DR.  IVATTS'S  PSALMS  AND  HYMNS., 


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WOODWARD'S  REVISED  AND  CORRECTED  EDITION,  WITH  THE 

NAMES  OF  THE  TUNES  ADAPTED  TO  THE  HYMNS FROM 

THE  LAST  LONDON  EDITION. 

TOGETHER  WITH 

AN  APPENDIX,  FROM  THE  OLNEY  HYMNS, 
WITH  ADDITIONAL  HYMNS, 

ORIGINAL  AND  SELECTED, 

BY  THE  REV.  WILLIAM  STAUGHTON,  D.  D. 


PHILADELPHIA. 


PUBLISHED  RY  JOSEPH  J.  WOODWARD, 
No.  35,  Dock  Street. 


1826. 
[Stereotype  edition.] 


Eastern  District  uf  Pennsy 

****■■  i  r  REMF.MB1  •  ontbe  13iit 

r      *    day  ofFebruary.iuthefiftie'h  year  of  the  Ljjrfc- 
*    pendonce  of  the  I 
*********    ,,    |MIB|    Joseph     J.    Woodward,  of  i 
restrict,  liatti  deposited  hi  tl  of  a  Book,  the 

right  whereof  lie  claims  as  Proprietor,  in  the  words  lbllow- 
wit : 

•■  A  Selection  of  Hymns,  front  the  b«sl  Authors,  including 

eat  number  of  originals:  Intended  to  be  an  Appendix 

"  to  l>'.  Watts's  Psalms  and  Junius.    By  fohn  Rippon,  I).  D. 

■ 
"of  t lie  Tunes  adapted  to  the  il\  mnsH-from  Hie  last  London 
"Edition.     Together  with  lix,  from  the  Oiney 

"Hymns,  with  additional  nal  and  selected,  l>y 

"the  Rev.  William  Stanghton,  D.  J>." 

In  conformity  to  the  At  I  gress  of  the  i 

States,  entitled.  "An  Act  f6r  the  encouragement  of  ' 
ing,  by  securing  the  Copies  t>f  JUaps,  <  lliarts,  and  Hooks,  to  tin- 
Authors  and  Proprietors  •>;  such  Copies  during  the  times 
therein  mentioned." — And  also  to  the  Act,  entitled  "An  ar.t 
supplementary  to  an  act,  entitled  'An  Art  for  the  encourage- 
ment of  Learning,  by  securing  the  Copies  of  Maps,  Charts, 
and  Books,  to  the  Anthers  and  Proprietors  of  such  Copies 
during  the  times  therein  mentioned,'  and  extending  the 
benefits  thereof  ,to  the  arts  of  designing,  engraving,  and  etch- 
ing historical  and  other  prints." 

D.  CALDWELL,  Clerk  of  the 
Eastern  District  of  Pennsylvania. 


The  Number  of  the  Hymns  a/mays  answers 
to  the  Number  of  the  page  ;  thus — 
Hymn  44  ...  .  Page  44. 

470 470. 

560 

The  Number  that  follows  the  Name  of  the 
Tunes  refers  to  Dr.  Ri/ifion's  Tune-Book ; 
thus— 

Hymn  6— Bedford  91  ;  that  is,  Time  91, 
in  The  Selection  of  Tunes. 


PREFACE. 


THE  good  acceptance  and  success  with  which  the  former  I 
editions  of  this  volume  have  heen  blessed,  demand  my ; 
warmest  and  most  unfeigned  gratitude  to  the  God  of  Provi- 
dence and  Grace,  with  whom  are  the  issues  of  all  our  en- 
deavours to  promote  his  glory. 

The  first  edition  of  the  selection  consisted  of  five  hundred 
and  eighty-eight  hymns,  three  hundred  of  which  had  never 
appeared  in  any  collection  for  public  worship  before.  About 
one  hundred  and  fifty  of  them,  as  the  preface  announced, 
were  originals.  Some  of  these  on  different  subjects,  I  had 
the  pleasure  of  composing  ;  others  were  the  productions  of 
several  eminent  persons — the  Mower  of  that  denomination  of 
Christians  to  which  it  is  my  honour  to  belong. 

In  the  preface  to  the  former  editions.  I  expressed  my  fear. 
"Notwithstanding  this  addition  of  above  five  hundred  hymns 
to  Dr.  Watts's  hymns  and  psalms,  that  all  of  them  together 
would  not  furnish  a  sufficient  variety  for  every  subject  of 
consideration  which  might  arise  in  the  course  of  the  Chris- 
tian ministry."  Tim©,  general  use  of  the  Hymns,  and  a  fre- 
quent recurrence  to  the  index  of  their  subjects,  have  since 
united  to  prove  that  these  apprehensions  were  not  altogether 
unfounded  or  problematical ;  and  that  there  was  reason  for 
intimating.  "  that  too  great  a  variety  of  evangelical  hymns, 
for  public  worship,  is  a  thing  scarcely  conceivable." 

The  truth  is,  respecting  the  selection  at  least,  that,  with 
all  its  diversity  of  subjects,  even  considered  as  an  appendix 
to  Dr.  Watts,  it  has  been  found  rather  deficient  than  redun- 
dant. Hence,  on  mature  deliberation,  and  with  the  advice 
and  assistance  of  some  of  my  most  respectable  brethren  in 
the  ministry,  and  other  distinguished  friends,  I  have  enlarged 
this  edition,  by  the  insertion,  under  proper  heads,  of  more 
than  sixty  hymns.  The  far  greater  part  of  these  are  entirely 
originals. 

To  distinguish  those  in  the  enlargement,  which  are  my 
own  compositions,  would  neither  add  the  embellishments  of 
piety  or  poetry  to  them,  nor,  perhaps,  answer  anv  other 
valuable  end.  It  may  suffice  to  say,  that,  with  no  inconsider- 
able attention,  I  have  endeavoured  to  introduce  hymns  on 
such  subjects  as  were  not  to  be  found  in  the  volume,  and  on 
heads  which  are  interesting  and  popular :  I  nif  an  of  general 
use,  and  therefore  of  the  greatest,  consequence.  A  few  are 
inserted  on  the  Trinity,  on  th*  Divinity  of  Christ,  and  on 
tke  Work  of  the  Holy'  Spirit.  Rut  the  greater  part  ol  the 
additions  consists  of  hymns  adapted  to  Village  wor? 


PREFACE. 
Monthly  Trayer  Meetings  for  the  Spread  of  the  Gospel,  to 
■  nary  Meetings,  and  to  Hit:  chapter  Of  Hymns  before 
'8»d  after  Sermon;— a  chapter  this,  which  there  was  but 
link'  danger  of  protracting  to  an  undesirable  length.  The 
sections  on  Affliction,  Ueuth,  and  Judgment,  have  also  re- 
ceived some  enlargement;  and  so  have  the  Indexes,  both  of 
scriptures  and  Bubjects. 

This  new  edition,  which  I  hope  competent  judges  will  find 
to  be  an  improved  one,  I  present,  with  the  utmost  respect 
and  affection,  to  my  fellow-labourers,  to  the  churches,  and 
to  the  individuals  of  different  denominations,  both  at  home 
and  abroad,  who  have  either  statedly  or  occasionally  used 
the  former  copies. 

And  now,  with  all  the  solemnity  of  an  entire  dedication,  I 
commit  the  volume  to  thy  care,  patronage,  and  special  bless- 
ing— O  thou  infinitely  beautiful  and  bountiful  Being!  to 
whom  I  am,  of  all  the  sons  of  Adam,  peculiarly  indebted  : 
beseeching  thee,  for  the  sake  of  ray  crucified  and  ascended 
Redeemer,  to  grant,  "That,  however  weak  and  contemptible 
'•this  work  may  set'in  in  the  eyes  of  the  children  of  the 
'■  world,  and  however  imperfect  it  really  may  be,  as  well  as 
"  the  author  of  it  unworthy,  it  may,  nevertheless,  live  before 
"  thee,  and  through  a  divine  power  be  mighty"  to  lessen  the 
miseries  and  to  increase  the  holiness  and  bliss  of  multitudes, 
['in distant  places,  and  in  generations  yet  to  come!  Impute 
"it  not,  O  God,  as  a  culpable  ambition,  if  I  desire,  that, 
''whatever  becomes  of  my  name,  this  work  may  be  propa- 
"  gated  far  abroad;  that  it  may  reach  to  those  who  are  yet 
['unborn,  and  teach  them  thy  name  and  thy  praise,  when 
"the  author  has  long  dwelt  in  the  dust:  that  so,  when  he 
"shall  appear  before  thee  in  the  great  day  of  final  accounts, 
"hir-  joy  may  be  increased,  and  his  eroicn  brightened,  by 
•'numbers  before  unknown  to  each  other  and  to  him!  But 
"  if  this  petition  be  too  great  to  be  granted  to  one  who  pre- 
"  tends  to  claim  no  hope  tor  being  favoured  with  the  least, 
"give  him  to  be,  in  thine  almighty  hand,  the  blessed  instru- 
"  nient  of  converting  and  saving  one  ,<oul ;  and  if  it  be  but 
"  one,  and  that  tile  meanest  and  weakest  of  all  the  human 
"  race,  though  it  should  be  amidst  a  thousand  disappnint- 
"  tnents  with  respect  lo  others,  yet  it  shall  be  the  subject  of 
"immortal  songs  of  praise  to  th>'e.  Q  blessed  God,  tor  and 
"by  every  soul,  whom,  through  the  blood  of  Jesus,  and  the 
"grace  of  thy  Spirit,  thou  hast  saved;  and  everlasting 
"  honours  shall  be  ascribed  to  the  Father,  to  the  Son,  and  to 
"  the  Holy  Spirit,  by  the  innumerable  company  of  angels, 
•'  and  by  the  general  assembly,  and  the  church  of  the  nrst- 
"  born  in  heaven.    Amen  !*• 

JOHN  RIPPON. 


A  TABLE 

TO  FIND  ANY  HYMN  BY  THE  FIRST  LINE. 


■»/W\'»/\.-\."*%.'W»-V'W\"V\.'V"» 


Hymn  and  Page, 

A  Debtor  to  mercy  alone 22' 

A  fulness  resides „    .     .     150 

A  good  high  priest  is  come 190 

Adam,  our  father  and  our  head  ....  38 
Afflicted  saint,  to  Christ  draw  near  .  .  123 
Ah,  I  shall  soon  be  dying  (second  part)  550 
Ah,  wretched  souls,  who  strive  in  vain  33^ 
Alas,  what  hourly  dangers  rise  ....     320 

All  hail,  incarnate  God 430 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name  .  .  177 
Almighty  Father,  gracious  Lord    ...      37 

Almighty  Maker  God 345 

Almighty  maker  of  my  frame  ....    543 

Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross 228 

Amid  the  splendours  of  thy  state  (2d  part)  12 
And  art  thou  with  us,  gracious  Lord  .  .  124 
And  be  it  so,  that  till  this  hour  .  .  .  230 
And  can  my  heart  aspire  so  high  .  .  .  278 
And  did  the  holy  and  the  just  ....  485 
And  have  I,  Christ,  no  love  to  thee  .  .  252 
And  is  the  Gospel  peace  and  love  .  .  166 
Aloud  we  sing  the  wondrous  grace  .  .  258 
And  must  I  part  ^>  :th  all  I  havje  .  .  .  281 
And  will  th'  eternal  King  (first  part)     .     298 

And  will  the  Judge  descend 572 

And  will  th'  offended  God  again  (1st  part)  299 

Angels  roll  the  rock  away 142 

Another  six  days'  work  is  done  .  .  .  348 
Arise,  my  tenderest  thoughts,  arise  .  .  42 
Ascend  thy  throne,  almighty  King  .  .  370 
As  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  hung  ...  80 
As  showers  on  meadows  newly  mown  .  209 
Asham'd  of  Christ!  my  soul,  disdain  .  280 
Assist  us,  Lord,  thy  name  to  praise  .  .  326 
Astonish'd  and  distress'd  .....    40 


A  TABLE  OF  THE  FIRST  LINES. 

I  At  anchor  laid,  remote  from  home  (2d  p.)  212 
4  Attend,  my  ear,  my  heart  rejoice  .  .  .  573 
J  Attend,  ye  children  of  your  God  .  .  .  470 
j  Awake,  awake,  the  sacred  song  .  .  .  131 
j  Awake,  awake,  thou  mighty  arm  (4th  p.)  420 
Awake  my  soul  in  joyful  lays  ....  13 
i  Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve  302 

!  Awake  our  drowsy  souls 349 

j  Awake  our  souls,  and  bless  his  name     .     165 

i  Awake,  sweet  gratitude,  and  sing     .    .     153 

Awake,  ye  saints,  and  raise  your  eyes        586 

j^way,  my  unbelieving  fear 286 

Awhile  remain'd  the  doubtful  strife  (2d  p.)  541 

Backsliders,  who  your  misery  feel  .  .  176 
Before  thy  throne,  eternal  King    .     .    .      424 

Begone,  unbelief 290 

Behold,  long-wish'd-for  spring  is  come  500 
Behold  th'  expected  time  draws  near  (1st  p.)419 

Behold  the  leprous  Jew 102 

Behold  the  sin-atoning  Lamb  ....  179 
Behold  the  sons,  the  heirs  of  God  .  .  229 
Beset  with  snares  on  every  hand    .     .     .     297 

Bless'd  be  the  tie  that  binds 254 

Bless'd  Jesus !  source  of  grace  divine  208 

Bless'd  is  the  man  whose  heart  expands  523 
Bless'd  mcn,who  stretch  their  willing  hands  292 

Blessed  are  the  sons  of  God 94 

Blessed  Redeemer,  how  divine  ....  242 
Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 57 

Children  of  the  heavenly  King  .  .  .  240 
Christ,  our  passover,  is  slain     ....  ^186 

Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day    .     .     .  141 

Come,  every  pious  heart 489 

Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove  207 

Come,  guilty  souls,  and  flee  away     .     .  376 

Come,  holy  "Spirit,  come  (2d  part)      .    .  211 

Come  humble  sinner,  in  whose  breast    .  355 

Come  let  me  love,  or  is  my  mind    .    .    .  251 

Come,  Lord,  and  help  us  to  rejoice    .    .  232 


A  TABLE  OF  THE  FIRST  LIKES. 

Come,  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid  heart  583 
Come  see  on  bloody  Calvary  ....  478 
Come  sinners, saith  the  mighty  God  (1st  p.)  114 
Come,  thou  fount  of  every  blessing  .  .  509 
Come,  thou  long-expected  Jetflis  .  .  .  162 
Come,  thou  soul-transforming  Spirit  .  368 
Come  weary  souls,  with  sin  distressed  .  117 
Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  wretched  .  115 
Come,  ye  that  fear  the  Lord    .     .     .  437 

Come,  ye  that  love  the  Saviour's  name  175 
Compared  with  Christ  in  all  beside  .  .  204 
Curst  be  the  man,  for  ever  curst    ...    52 

Day  of  Judgment,  day  of  wonders    .     .  577 

Dead  be  my  heart  to  all  below     .    .      .  402 

Dear  friend  of  friendless  sinners,  hear  266 

Dear  Lord,  and  shall  thy  Spirit  rest      .  213 

Dear  Lord,  and  will  thy  pard'ning  love  446 

Dear  Lord,  though  bitter  is  the  cup  .  264 
Dear  Lord,  why  should  I  doubt  thy  (2d  p.)  288 

Dear  refuge  of  my  weary  soul      .     .     .  316 

Dear  Saviour,  make  me  wise  to  see      .  244 

Dear  Saviour,  we  are  thine 81 

Dear  Saviour,  when  my  thoughts  recal  272 

Dear  Shepherd  of  thy  people,  hear    ,    .  340 

Dearest  Saviour,  help  thy  servant    .     .  365 

Death,  with  his  dread  commission,  seal'd  539 
Deep  are  the  wounds  which  sin  has  made  188 

Deluded  souls,  who  think  to  find      .      .  400 

Depraved  minds  on  ashes  feed    ....  158 

Descend,  celestial  Dove 468 

Descend,  holy  Spirit,  the  Dove      ...  214 

Did  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep     ....  367 

Dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing,  Lord     .     .  388 

Do  not  I  love  thee,  O  myj&rd     .     .     .  425 

Dost  thou  my  profit  seeta^l   ....  540 

Earth  has  engross'd  my  love  too  long  588 
Empty'd  of  earth  I  fain  would  be  (1st  p.)  212 
Encompass'd  with  clouds  of  distress  220 

Enquire,  ye  pilgrims,  for  the  way    .    .      40 


A  TABLE  OF  THE  FIRST  LINES. 

Enslav'd  by  sin  and  bound  in  chains    .    .    70 

Eternal  God,  almighty  cause 2 

Eternal  God,  enthron'd  on  high  .  .  .  524 
Eternal  Pow'r,  whose  high  abode     ...    26 

Eternal  source*  of  every  joy 508 

Eternal  Spirit,  source  of  light  .  .  .  .  211 
Eternal  wisdom,  thee  we  praise    ....  29 

Eternity  is  just  at  hand 548 

Exalted  Prince  of  life,  we  own  .  .  .  269 
Exert  thy  power,  thy  rights  (2d  p.)     .    418 

Fair  Sion's  King,  we  suppliant  bow  .  .  417 
Faith  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss  218 
Faith,  'tis  a  precious  grace  (2d  part)     .    217 

Father,  at  thy  call  I  come 270 

Father  divine,  thy  piercing  eye  .  .  .  332 
Father,  God,  who  seest  in  me  .  .  .  .  76 
Father,  how  wide  thy  glory  shines  .  .  112 
Father,  is  not  thy  promise  pledg'd  (2d  p.)  419 
Father  of  all,  thy  care  we  bless  .  .  .  335 
Father  of  faithful  Abra'm,  hear     .    .     .      422 

Father  of  glory,  to  thy  name 22 

Father  of  mercies,  bow  thine  ear  .  .  .  426 
Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  house  .  .  .  407 
Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  word  .  ...  46 
Father  of  mercies,  send  thv  grace  .  .  257 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit  (1st  part)  397 
Father,  whtite^er  of  earthly  bliss    .    .     .    319 

For  a  season  call'd  to  part 515 

Forgiveness,  'tis  a  joyful  sound     ....    87 

!  Frequent  the  day  of  God  returns    .    .     .    350 

From  whence  this  fear  and  unbelief    .    .   221 

From  winter's  barren  clods 499 

Give  glory  to  GotL  ye  children  of  men  396 

Glorious  thingsflWj|free  are  spoken     .    .  418 

Glory  to  God  on  high 387 

Glory  to  God,  who  reigns  above    .    .    .  185 

Glory  to  th'  eternal  King 10 

Glory  to  thee,  mv  God,  this  night  .    .     .  496 

Go  forth,  ye  saints,  behold  (4th  part)     .  421 

Missionaiie                 ►claim      .     .    .  418 


A  TABLE  OF  THE  FIRST  LINES. 
Go,  said  the  voice  of  heav'nly  love  (5th  p.)  418 
Go  teach  the  nations,  and  baptise  .  .  .  454 
God  in  the  Gospel  of  his  Son  ....  54 
God  is  a  name  my  soul  adores  ....  23 
God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way     ...     34 

God  of  eternity,  from  thee 544 

God  of  my  life,  to  thee  belong  .  .  .  511 
God  with  us,  O  glorious  name  ....  174 
Grace,  'tis  a  charming  sound  (2d  part)  111 
Gracious  Lord,  incline  thine  ear  .  .  .  296 
Great  Author  of  th'  immortal  mind     .     .     24 

Great  Father  of  mankind 406 

Great  Former  of  this  various  frame  .  .  5 
Great  God  amid  the  darksome  night  .  199 
Great  God,  my  Maker  and  my  King  .  .  18 
Great  God,  now  condescend  ....  336 
Great  God  of  providence  thy  ways  .  .  35 
Great  God  of  wonders,  ail  thy  ways  .  .  85 
Great  God,  opprest  with  grief  and  fear  330 
Great  God,  the  nations  of  the  earth  .  420 
Great  God,  thy  watchful  care  we  1  less  339 
Great  God,  'tis  from  thy  sovereign  (i.st  p.)  Ill 
Great  God,  to  thee  I'll  make  (2d  p.)  .  231 
Great  God,  to  thee  my  evening  song  .  495 
Great  God,  we  in  thy  courts  appear  .  452 
Great  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand  .  510 
Great  God,  what  hosts  of  angels  stand  307 
Great  God,  where'er  we  pitch  our  tent  333 
Great  Lord  of  all,  thy  matchless  pow'r  536 
Great  leader  of  thine  Israel's  host  .  .  317 
Great  ruler  of  the  earth  and  skies  .  .  531 
Great  spirit  of  immortal  love  ....  256 
Guide  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah    .    .    .    567 

Hail,  thou  once  despised  Jesus  .  ...  75 
Hail,  mighty  Jesus,  how  divine  .  ...  77 
Happy  beyond  description  he  ...  .  227 
Happy  the  man  who  finds  the  grace  .  291 
Happy  the  man  whose'eautious  steps  .  261 
Hark,  for  'tis  God's  own  Son  that  calls  .  93 
Hark,  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes  134 
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A  TABLE  OF  THE  FIRST  LINES. 

Hark,  the  herald  angels  sing    ....  130 

Hark,  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy     .      .  71 

Hark,  'tis  our  heavenly  leader's  voice     .  328 

Hasten,  ()  sinner,  to                    d  part)     .  116 

He  comes,  he  comes,  tn  judge  the  world  578 

He  dies,  the  friend  of  sinners  dies     .     .  474 

He  lives,  the  great  Redeemer  lives    .    .  152 

Hear,  gracious  God,  my  humble  moan    .  308 

Hear,  gracious  Sovereign,  from  thy     .     .  210 

Heaven  has  contirm'd  the  great  decree  565 

Help  and  salvation.  Lord,  I  crave  (2d  p.)  296 

Here  at  thy  table,  Lord,  we  meet     .      .  483 

Here,  Lord,  my  soul  convicted  stands     .  50 

Holv  and  reverend  is  the  name     ....  17 

Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  (2d  part)    ....  22 
House  of  our  God,  with  cheerful  anthems  533 

Holy  wonder,  heavenly  grace     ....  347 

How  are  thy  servants  bless'd,  O  Lord     .  36 

How  charming  is  the  place 341 

How  did  the  powers  of  darkness  rage     .  314 

How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  128 

How  free  and  boundless  is  the  grace     .  362 

How  gracious  and  how  wise  (2d  part)  542 

How  great,  how  solemn  is  tlie  work    .     .  453 

How  great,  how  terrible  that  God         .  570 

How  happy  are  we 62 

How  happy  is  the  pilgrim's  lot    .    .    .  300 

How  hast  thou,  Lord,  from  year  to  year  502 

How  keen  the  tempter's  malice  is    .    .  155 

How  long,  ()  God,  has  man  been  (2d  p.)  421 

How  long  shall  Death,  the  tyrant,  reign  569 

How  long  shall  earth's  alluring  toys    .     .  546 

How  long,  thou  faithful  God,  shall  I      .  364 

How  lovely,  how  divinely  sweet     .     .     .  343 

How  many  years  has  man  been  (1st  p.)  421 

How  oft,  alas,  this  wretched  heart     .     .  86 

How  precious  is  the  book  divine     ...  43 

How  shall  I  my  Saviour  set  forth    .     .     .  151 

How  shall  the  sons  of  men  appear     .     .  377 

How  soft  the  words  my  Saviour  speaks  517 

How  various  and  how  new 547 


A  TABLE  OF  THE  FIRST  LIKES. 

How  vast  the  blessings,  how  divine  (2d  p.)  284 

Humble  souls,  who  seek  salvation      .     .  445 

I  ask'd  the  Lord  that  I  might  grow    .     .  321 

I  come,  the  great  Redeemer  cries     .     .  193 

I  hear  the  counsel  of  a  friend  (3d  part)  121 
I'm  in  a  world  of  hopes  and  fears  (3d  p.)  215 
Immanuel  sunk  with  dreadful  woe  (2d  p.)  135 

I  my  Ebenezer  raise 512 

I  would,  but  cannot  sing 309 

If  duty  calls  and  suffering  too  (2d  part)  293 

If  God  is  mine,  then  present  (2d  p.)      .  287 

If,  Lord,  in  thy  fair  book  of  life  (2d  p.)  382 

If  secret  fraud  should  dwell     ....  283 

Indulgent  God,  to  thee  I  raise  (3^  P-)     •  299 

Infinite  excellence  is  thine     .....  164 

In  Jordan's  tide  the  Baptist  stands    .     .  442 

In  songs  of  sublime  adoration  and  praise  110 

In  sweet  exalted  strains 338 

In  the  floods  of  tribulation  (1st  part)      .  541 

In  thee,  thou  all-sufficient  God      .      .     .  441 

Is  there  in  heaven  or  earth  who  (2d  p.)  294 

In  vain  Apollo's  silver  tongue     ....  360 

In  vain  the  Hddy  world  inquires    .     .     .  399 

In  what  conldbion  earth  appears     .     .     .  582 

Is  Jesus  mine?  I'm  now  prepar'd    .     .     .  378 

Israel  in  ancient  days 53 

It  is  the  Lord  enthron'd  in  light     .     .     .  279 

Jehovah  speaks,  seek  ye  my  face  (2d  p.)  114 

Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be  " 451 

Jesus,  at  thy  command 304 

Jesus,  commission'd  from  above     .     .     .  184 

Jesus,  full  of  all  compassion      .         .     .  295 

Jesus,  I  love  thy  charming  name     .     .     .  173 

Jesus,  how  precious  is  thy  name     .     .     .  192 

Jesus,  I  sing  thy  matchless  grace    .     .     .  172 

Jesus,  immutably  the  same     ....  200 

Jesus  is  our  great  salvation    .    .  108 

Jesus,  let  thy  pitying  eye    .  313 

Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul 305 

Jesus,  mighty  King  in  Sion 449 


A  TABLF   OF  THF.  FIRST  LINES. 

Jesus,  my  all,  to  heav'n  fa  gone  ....  201 
Jesus,  my  Lord,  how  rich  thy  grace  .  .  433 
Jesus,  my  love, ,  my  chief  delight  .  .  .  171 
Jesus,  my  Saviour  and  my  God  .  .  .  106 
Jesus,  O  word  divin  ....     475 

Jesus,  our  souls'  choice    .    .    .    219 

.  since  thou  art  still  to-day     .     .     .       189 

,  th' eternal  Son  of  God   ' 55 

,  the  heavenly  lover  gave    ....     159 

Jesus,  the  Lord  our  souls  adore      .     .     .     167 

,  the  spring  of  joys  divine     ....     96 

Jesus,  thy  blood  and  righteousness    ...     84 

,  we  claim  thee  for  our  own    .     .     .     178 

.  .  we  hang  upon  the  word  .      .      206 

Jesus,  when  faith  with  fixed  eyes    .     .     .     477 

Keep  silence,  all  created  things     ...        9 

:  are  the  words  that  Jesus  speaks     .     125 

Kindred  in  Christ,  for  his  dear  sake    .     .514 

King  of  Salem,  bless  my  soul     ....     183 

Let  avarice  from  shore  to  shore  ...  45 
Let  ocean's  waves  tumultuous  rise  (1st  p.)  217 
Let  others  boast  their  ancient  line     ...    91 

Let  party  names  no  more 255 

Let  Sion's  watchmen  all  awake     .     .     .  410 

Let  those  who  bear  the  Christian  name  282 

Lift  up  your  joyful  eyes  and  see  (3d  p.)  422 

Light  ot  those  whose  drcarv  dwelling     .  182 

Like  Israel,  Lord,  am  1  (2d  part)     .     .  298 

Lo,  he  comes,  with  clouds  descending     .  576 

Lo,  he  cometh,  countless  trumpets     .     .  575 

Lo,  Wisdom  stands  with  smiling  (2d  p.)  121 

Look  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye     .  371 

Look  from  on  high,  great  God  (2d  p.)    .  361 

Look  up,  ye  saints,  direct  your  eyes     .     .  27 

Lord,  am  I  thine,  entirely  thine     .     .     .  490 

Lord,  and  am  I  yet  alive 16 

Lord,  at  thy  feet,  we  sinners  lie    .    .    .  235 

Lord,  at  thy  table  1  behold 482 

Lord,  didst' thou  die,  but  not  for  me    .     .  287 


A  TABLE  OF  THE  FIRST  LINES. 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing    . 
Lord,  dost  thou  shew  a  corner- stone     . 
Lord  God  omnipotent  to  bless    ....     382 
Loixi  shed  a  beam  of  heavenly  day  (2d  p.)  268 
Lord,  hast  thou  made  me  know  thy  ways  105 
Lord,  how  delightful  'tis  to  see  (2d  part)     351 
Lord,  how  large  thy  bounties  are    .     .     .     119 
Lord,  how  shall  wretched  sinners  dare 
Lord,  I  am  pain'd,  but  I  resign      .      .     .     538 
Lord,  I  am  vile,  what  shall  1  say     .     .     . 
Lord,  I  cannot  let  thee  go     ....     .       354 
Lord,  if  thou  thy  gTace  impart     .     .     . 
Lord,  let  me  see  thy  beauteous  face  (2d  p.)  299 
Lord,  must  I  die,  0  let  me#ie  (3d  p.)     .     550 
Lord  of  hosts,  how  lovely  fair     ....     342 
Lord,  shall  we  pari  with"  gold  for  dross      401 
Lord,  thou  hast  been  thy  children's  God    .     4 
Lord,  thou  hast  bid  thy  people  pray     .      536 
Lord,  thou  with  an  unerring  beam     ...     8 
Lord,  thy  pervading  knowledge  strikes     .     28 

Lord,  'tis  an  infinite  delight 555 

Lord,  'twas  a  time  of  wondrous  (2d  p.)  216 
Lord,  we  come  before  thee  now  .  .  .  363 
Lord,  when  I  read  the  traitor's  doom  .  580 
Lord,  when  our  T^aptur'd  thoughts  surve j 
Lord,  when  we  see  a  saint  of  thine  .  .  553 
Lord,  with  a  griev'd  and  aching  heart  .  236 
Loud  let  the  tuneful  trumpet  sound    .    .    58 

May  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour  .  392 
Methinks  the  last  great  day  is  come  .  .  571 
Mighty  God,  while  angels  bless  thee  .  132 
g  all  the  priests  of  Jewish  race  .  191 
Mortals,  awake,  with  angels  join  (2d  p.)  129 
Must  all  the  charms  of  nature  then  .  .  520 
My  brethren,  from  my  heart  belov'd  .  416 
My  Captain  sounds  th'  alarm  of  war  .  503 
My  God,  assist  me  while  I  raise  .  .  .  203 
My  God,  how  cheerful  is  the  sound  .  .  126 
My  God,  the  covenant  of  thy  love  ...  67 
My  God,  thy  boundless  love'  we  (2d  p.)      297 


A  TABLE  OF  THE  FIRST  LINES. 

My  God,  what  silken  cords  are  thine  .  216 
My  grace  so  weak,  my  sin  so  strong  (2d  p.)  215 
My  gracious  Redeemer  I  love  ....  253 
My  grateful  tongue,  immortal  King  .  .  25 
My  rising  soul  with  strong  desires  ...  97 
My  Saviour,  let  me  hear  thy  voice  ...  89 
My  sorrows  like  a  Hood     .  ....      88 

My  soul,  with  joy,  attend 103 

My  thoughts  that  often  mount  the  skies  550 
My  times  of  sorrow  and  of  joy  .  .  .  276 
My  waken'd  soul,  extend  thy  wings  (2d  p.)  570 

No  more,  dear  Saviour,  will  I  boast    .     .481 

No  strength  of  naftire  can  suffice     ...  51 

Not  all  the  nobles  of  the  earth     ....  95 

Not  by  the  laws  of  innocence    ....  225 

Not  unto  us,  but  thee  alone 384 

Now  begin  the  heavenly  theme    ....  69 

Now  far  above  the  starry  skies     .     .     .  479 

Now  from  the  altar  of  our  hearts    .    .     .  497 

Now  let  a  true  ambition  rise      .     .      .     .  519 

Now  let  our  cheerful  eyes  survey    .     .    .  154 

Now  let  our  drooping  hearts  revive     .     .  566 

Now  let  our  faith  grow  strong  and  rise  480 

Now  let  our  hearts  conspire  to  raise      .  522 

Now  let  our  souls,  on  wings  sublime     .  323 

Now  let  our  voices  join 239 

Now  let  the  feeble  all  be  strong    .     .     .  306 

Now  let  us  raise  our  cheerful  strains    .  147 

Now  may  the  God  of  peace  and  love     .  390 

Now,  Lord,  the  heavenly  seed  is  sown    .  372 

Now,  while  the  gospel  net  is  cast      .      .  366 

O'er  gloomy  hills  of  darkness  ....  428 
O  for  a  closer  walk  with  God     ....     98 

()  for  a  sweet  inspiring  ray 587 

O  God,  my  Sun,  thy  blissful  rays  .  .  .  231 
O  God  of  love,  with  cheering  ray  (2d  p.)  551 
()  God  of  Zion,  from  thy  throne  (2d  p.)  427 
O  Lord,  I  would  delight  in  thee  .  .  .  248 
O  Lord,  mv  best  desires  fulfil     .     . 


A  TABLE  OF  THE  FIRST  LINES. 

O  Lord  my  God,  whose  sovereign  love     .    68 

O  my  distrustful  heart 64 

O  my  soul,  what  means  this  sadness  .  .  318 
O  that  I  knew  the  secret  place     ....     99 

O  that  the  Lord  indeed 381 

O  the  immense,  the  amazing  height  .  503 
O  thou,  before  whose  gracious  throne  .  413 
O  thou,  that  hast  redemption  wrought  .  327 
O  thou,  who  didst  thy  glory  leave  ...  74 
O  what  stupendous  mercy  shines    .     .     .     246 

O  ye  immortal  throng 146 

Of  all  the  joys  we  mortals  know  .  .  .  249 
Oft  have  1  turn'd  my  eye  within  .  .  311 
On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand  .  .  584 
On  Sion,  his  most  holy  mount  .  ...  56 
On  what  has  now  been  sown  ....  373 
On  wings  of  faith  mount  up,  &c.  .  .  .  585 
Once  as  the  Saviour  pass'd  along  ...  78 
Our  Father,  whose  eternal  sway  .  .  .  358 
Our  God  ascends  his  lofty  throne      .     .      408 

Our  heavenly  Father  calls 96 

Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead    ...    45 

Our  Saviour  alone 383 

O  Zion,  afflicted  with  wave,  &c.  (3d  p.)  427 
On  us,  oppress'd  beneath  thy  stroke,    .    530 


Patience,  O  what  a  grace  divine     .    .    .    263 
Peace,  'tis  the  Lord  Jehovah's  hand    .     .563 


Jel 

Poor,  weak,  and  worthless,  though  I  am  170 
Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow  395 
Praise  the  Saviour,  all  ye  nations  .  .  .  432 
Praise  to  our  Shepherd's  gracious  name  101 
Praise  to  the  Lord  of  boundless  might  .  243 
Praise  to  the  Lord  who  bows  his  ear  .  532 
Praise  to  thy  name,  eternal  God    .    .    .    322 

Prepare  me,  gracious  God 561 

Proclaim,  saith  Christ,  my  wondrous,  &c.  469 
Prostrate,  dear  Jesus,  at  thy  feet  .  .  .  271 
Proud  Babylon  yet  waits  her  doom  (3d  p.)  418 

Raise,  thoughtless  sinner,  raise  thine  eye  49 
Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King      ....    149 


A  TABLE  OF  THE  FIRST  LINES. 

Rejoice,  the  Saviour  reigns  (2d  part)    .  422 

Religion  is  the  chief  concern       ....  284 

Repent,  the  voire  celestial  cries      .    .    .  267 

Return,  my  roving  heart,  return     .     .     .  329 

Rise,  my  soul,  ancl  stretch  thy  wings       .  301 

Rock  ot  ages,  shelter  me 195 

Salvation,  O  melodious  sound      ....  113 

Salvation  through  our  dying  God    .    •    .  109 

Saviour  divine,  we  know  thy  name     .     .  194 

Saviour  of  men,  and  Lord  of  love       .     .  133 

Saviour,  visit  thy  plantation 427 

Say,  who  is  she  that  looks  ahroad  .     .     .  403 

Say,  should  we  search  the  globe  around  534 

Searcher  of  hearts,  before  thy  face     .     .  268 

See  Felix  cloth'd  with  pomp  and  power  3H0 

See,  gracious  God,  before  thy  throne       .  525 

See  how  rude  winter's  icy  hand      .     .     .  507 

See  how  the  little  toiling  ant     ....  505 

See  how  the  mounting  sun 494 

See  how  the  willing  converts  trace     .     .  450 

See  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand     .     .  337 

See  Lord,  thy  willing  subjects  bow      .    .  139 

Self  destroyed,  for  help  i  pray       .     .     .  379 

Shall  atheists  dare  insult  the  "cross     .     .  61 

Shall  Jesus  descend  from  the  skies     .     .  73 

Shepherd  of  Israel,  bend  thine  ear     .     .  409 

Shepherd  of  Israel,  thou  dost  keep     .     .  411 

Should  bounteous  nature  kindly  pour     .  259 

Shout,  for  the  blessed  Jesus  reigns      .     .  429 

Since  Jesus  freely  did  appear     .     .     .     .  513 

Sinful,  and  blind,  and  poor 369 

Sing  to  the  Lord  above 431 

Sinner,  ()  why  so  thoughtless  grown      .  581 

Sinners,  the  voice  of  (iod  regard    .     .     .  116 

Sinners,  you  are  now  addressed  (2d  p.)  115 

So  fair  a  face  bedewed  with  tears       .     .  484 

Sons  we  are  through  God's  election     .     .  65 

Sovereign  of  all  the  worlds  on  high     .     .  92 

Sovereign  of  life,  I  own  thy  hand       ,     .  542 

Sovereign  Ruler  of  the  skies      ....  545 


A  TABLE  OF  THE  FIRST  LINES. 

Sprinkled  with  reconciling  blood    .    .    .  357 

Stay,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay    ....  215 

Stern  winter  throws  his  icy  chains     .     .  506 

Stretch'd  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  dies  137 

Sweet  was  the  time  when  first  I  felt       .  315 

That  God  who  made  the  worlds  on  high  47 

The  Bible  is  justly  esteemed      ....  205 

Temptations,  trials,  doubts,  &c.  (2d  p.)  286 

The  blessed  Spirit  like  the  wind  (2d  p.)  207 

The  deluge  at  th'  Almighty's  call      .    .  104 

The  fabric  of  nature  is  fair  (2d  part)     .  540 

The  fountain  of  Christ 168 

The  God  of  Abraham  praise  ....  66 
The  God  of  Love  will  sure  indulge     .     .  *564 

The  great  Redeemer  we  adore       .     .     .  443 

The  holy  eunuch  when  baptis'd     .     .     .  471 

The  house  now  to  be  builded,  &c.  (3d  p.)  421 

The  icy  chains  that  bound  the  earth       .  498 

The  joyful  morn,  my  God,  is  come     .     .  346 

The  Ring  of  heaven  his  table  spreads    .  486 

The  Lord  on  mortal  worms  looks  down  423 

The  Lord,  who  rides  the  world's  aifairs  434 

The  Lord  will  happiness  divine      .    .     .  275 

The  love  of  the  Spirit  I  sing  (2d  part)  206 

The  mighty  frame  of  glorious  grace      .  148 

The  mighty  God  will  not  despise     .     .  273 

The  moment  a  sinner  believes    ....  222 

The  peace  which  God  alone  reveals      .  391 

The  righteous  Lord  supremely  great      .  238 

The  Saviour  calls,  let  every  ear    .    .     .  120 

The  spring,  great  God,  at  thy  command  501 

The  wandering  star  and  fleeting  wind    .  310 

The  wandering  nations  have  beheld      .  404 

Thee,  Father,  we  bless 107 

Thee  we  adore,  Eternal  word  (1st  p.)     .  129 

There  is  a  fountain  fill'd  with  blood       .  169 

There's  joy  in  heaven,  and  joy  on  earth  438 

There  is  no  path  to  heavenly  bliss      .     .  202 

Thine  earthly  sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love  352 

This  God  is  the  God  wc  adore      .    .    .  385 


A  TABLE  OF  THE  FIRST  LINES. 

Thou  art,  O  God,  a  Spirit  pure  ....  3 
Thou  dear  Redeemer,  dying  Lamb  .  .  386 
Thou  God  of  glorious  majesty  ....  549 
Thou  Lord  my  safety,  thou  my  light  .  344 
Thou  only  centre  of  mv  rest  ....  537 
Thou  only  sovereign  of  my  heart      .    .    440 

Thou  very  paschal  Lamb 180 

Thrice  happy  souls  who  born  from  heaven  226 
Thro'  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life  .  285 
Through  all  the  various  passing  scenes  33 
Thus  Agur  breath 'd  his  warm  desire  .  262 
Thus  far  my  God  hath  led  me  on  .  .  324 
Thus  it  became  the  Prince  of  Grace  .  444 
Thus  was  the  great  Redeemer  plung'd  448 
Thus  we  commemorate  the  day  .  .  .  476 
Thy  life  I  read,  my  dearest  Lord  .  .  556 
Thy  mercy,  my  God,  is  the  theme  of,  &c.  15 
Thy  names  how  infinite  they  be  .  .  .  6 
Thy  presence,  everlasting  God  .  .  .  516 
Thy  presence,  gracious  God,  afford  .  .  361 
Thy  sire,  and  her  who  brought  thee  forth  48 
Thy  way,  O  God,  is  in  the  sea  .  .  .  245 
Thy  ways,  O  Lord,  with  wise  design      .      31 

'Tis  a  point  I  long  to  know 250 

'Tis  finish'd ! — so  the  Saviour  cried  .  .  72 
'Tis  finish'd!  'tis  done!  the  spirit  is  fled  560 
'Tis  my  happiness  below  (2d  part)  .  .  306 
'Tis  religion  that  can  give  (2d  part)  .  377 
To  Christ  the  Lord  let  every  tongue      .     161 

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393 
397 
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383 
487 
488 
504 
394 
491 


To  distant  lands  thy  gospel  send 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost 
To  God,  my  Saviour  and  my  King 
To  God,  the  universal  King    ... 
To  him  who  on  the  fatal  tree  (2d  p.) 
To  Jesus,  our  exalted  Lord    .    .    . 
To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name 
To  praise  the  ever  bounteous  Lord 
To  thee  Eternal  Three      .... 
To  thee  let  my  first  offerings  rise 


To  thee,  who  reign'st  supreme  above    .    529 


A  TABLE  OF  THE  FIRST  LINES. 

Unclean,  unclean,  and  full  of  sin    .    .    .  289 

Unite,  my  roving  thoughts,  unite     .     .     .  265 

Unto  thine  altar,  Lord 356 

Wait,  O  my  soul,  thy  Maker's  will     .    .  11 

We  bless  th'  eternal  source  of  light  .     .  412 

What  are  possessions,  fame,  and  power  398 

What  hath  God  wrought?  might,  &c.    .  535 

What  heavenly  man,  or  lovely  God    .    .  472 

What  is  our  God,  or  what  his  name     .     .  20 

What  jarring  natures  dwell  within    .     .  41 

What  mean  these  jealousies  and  fears    .  90 

What  scenes  of  horror  and  of  dread      .  559 

What  shall  the  dying  sinner  do      .     .     .  60 

What  strange  perplexities  arise     .    .    .  331 

What  various  hindrances  we  meet    .     .  353 

What' wisdom,  majesty,  and  grace    .     .  59 

Whate'er  to  thee,  our  Lord,  belongs      .  455 

When  Abra'am,  full  of  sacred  awe    .    .  526 

When  Abram's  servant  to  procure    .    .  447 

When  any  turn  from  Zion's  way    .     .     .  439 

When  at  a  distance,  Lord,  we  trace    .    .  135 

When  blooming  youth  is  snatch'd  away  557 

When  by  the  tempter's  wiles  betray'd  122 

When  darkness  long  has  veil'd  my  mind  241 

When  death  appears  before  my  sight    .  552 

When  first  the  God  of  boundless  grace    .  21 

When  I  the  holy  grave  survey    ....  143 

When  Jesus  dwelt  in  mortal  clay   .    .    .  435 

'When  Jesus  for  his  people  died  (3d  p.)  298 

'When  Israel's  grieving  tribes  complain'd  157 

When  Israel  through  the  desert  pass'd    .  44 

When,  O  dear  Jasus,  when  shall  I      .    .  351 

When  Paul  was  parted  from  his  friends  414 

When  shall  thy  lovely  face  be  seen    .    .  574 

When  sins  and  fears  prevailing  rise    .    .  181 

When  some  kind  shepherd  from  his  fold  79 

'When  the  Eternal  bows  the  skies    ...  14 

When  thou,  my  righteous  Judge,  shalt  579 

Where'er  the  blustering,  &c.  (2d  p.)      .  420 

Where  is  my  God?  does  he  retire    .    .  156 


A  TABLE  OF  THE  FIRST  LINES. 

Where  shall  we  sinners  hide  our  heads  100 

Where  two  or  three  with  sweet  accord  359 

Wherewith,  O  Lord,  shall  I  draw  near  .  83 

While  carnal  men  with  all  their  might  293 

While  my  Redeemer's  near      ....  197 

While  o'er  our  guilty  land,  O  Lord     .     .  528 

While  on  the  verge  of  life  I  stand      .     .  554 

While  sinners  who  presume  to  bear      .  375 

Who  is  the  trembling  sinner,  wMo  (2d  p.)  376 

Who  shall  condemn  to  endless  flames    .  63 

Why,  O  my  soul,  why  weepest  thou      .  274 

Why  should  a  living  man  complain     .     .  312 

Why  should  our  mourning  thoughts,  &c.  568 

Why  flow  these  torrents  of  distress    .     .  562 

Why  sinks  my  weak  desponding  mind    .  233 

With  heavenly  power,  O  Lord,  defend  415 

With  humble  heart  and  tongue       .     .     .  521 

With  melting  heart  and  weeping  eyes    .  294 

With  tears  of  anguish  I  lament      ...  39 

With  thee,  great  God,  the  store  of  light  492 

Ye  dying  sons  of  men 118 

Ye  glittering  toys  of  earth,  adieu     .     .     .  187 

Ye  hearts  with  youthful  vigour  warm    .  518 

Ye  humble  saints,  proclaim  abroad     .     .  19 

Ye  humble  souls,  approach  your  God    .  12 

Ye  humble  souls,  complain  no  more    .    .  234 

Ye  humble  souls,  rejoice 260 

Ye  humble  souls  that  seek  the  Lord      .  144 

Ye  little  flock  whom  Jesus  feeds    .    .     .  127 

Ye  messengers  of  Christ  (3d  part)     .     .  420 

Ye  mourning  saints,  whose,  &c.       .     .     .  558 

Ye  prisoners  of  hope 198 

Ye  saints  of  every  rank,  with  joy  (2d  p.)  384 

Ye  scarlet-coloured  sinnerscome    .    .    .  121 

Ye  servants  of  the  Lord 325 

Ye  servants  of  your  God,  his  fame      .    .  7 

Ye  sons  of  men,  with  joy  record    ...  30 

Ye  that  pass  by,  behold  the  man    .    .    .  136 

Ye  trembling  souls,  dismiss  your  fears    .  288 

Ye  virgin  souls,  arise 551 


A  TABLE  OF  THE  FIRST  LINES. 

Ye  worlds  of  light  that  roll  so  near    .    .  160 

Ye  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor    .    .  473 

Yes,  I  would  love  thee,  blessed  God    .    .  247 
Yes,  mighty  Jesus,  thou  shalt,  Sec.  (4th  p.)  422 

Yes,  the  Redeemer  rose 140 

Yes,  there  are  joys  that  never  die      .    .  436 

Yonder  amazing  sight  I  see 138 

Your  harps,  ye  trembling  saints      .    .    .  224 


APPENDIX. 


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Ah,  what  can  I  do 18 

Approach,  my  soul,  the  mercy-seat      .    .  20 

Almighty  King!  whose  wondrous  hand    .  38 

Arm'd  principalities  delight 45 

Awak'd  by  Sinai's  awful  sound     ....  49 

Amazing  beauteous  change 53 

Absurd  and  vain  attempt !  to  bind    ...  64 

A  believer,  free  from  care 73 

And  is  thy  lovely  shadow  fled      ....  76 

Ah,  lovely  appearance  of  death    ....  81 

By  whom  was  David  taught 1 

Bestow,  dear  Lord,  upon  our  youth     .     .  7 

Be  still,  my  heart,  these  anxious  cares      .  27 

Behold  the  bleeding  Lamb  of  God  ....  56 

Beyond  the  glittering  starry  globe    ...  61 

Behold !  the  mountain  of  the  Lord   ...  63 

Before  Elisha's  gate         67 

Cheer  up,  my  soul,  there  is  a  mercy-seat  20 

Christians,  in  your  several  stations   ...  50 

Dear  Lord !  accept  a  sinful  heart    ...  26 

Descend,  celestial  Dove,  and  bring  ...  62 

Elijah's  example  declares 66 

Encourag'd  by  thy  word      . 70 


APPENDIX. 

Far  from  the  world,  O  Lord,  I  flee      .    .    28 
Fair  record  of  my  Father's  will  ....    46 

Gracious  Lord,  our  children  see    ....    9 
God  of  my  life,  to  thee  1  call 24 

How  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hours      .    .    S 

How  lost  was  my  condition 4 

Hear  what  God  the  Lord  hath  spoken     .    5 

Hark,  my  soul !  it  is  the  Lord 6 

Honour  and  happiness  unite 31 

Holy  Lord  God !  I  love  thy  truth    ...     35 
Haste  gratitude  and  joyous  love      ...     48 

Hosanna  to  God 79 

Hosanna  to  Jesus  on  high 80 

I  thirst,  but  not  as  once  I  did 32 

Indulgent  Lord !  my  heart  would  raise     .    40 
Jesus,  where'er  thy' people  meet      ...     11 

Lord,  my  soul  with  pleasure  springs    .    .     30 
Lord,  what  is  man!  extremes  how  wide  .    74 


My  song  shall  bless  the  Lord  of  all 
My  former  hopes  are  dead      .     .     . 
My  soul  is  sad,  and  much  dismay'd 
My  Saviour,  1  am  thine      .     .     . 
"Mercy,  O  thou  Son  of  David!" 


No  words  can  declare     .... 
No  strength  of  nature  can  suffice 


O  how  I  love  thy  holy  word    .     , 
Offspring  of  thy  Father  thou     . 
O  happy  day,  that  nx'd  my  choice 
O  love  divine,  how  sweet  thou  art 
O  sister  in  Jesus,  arise     .... 


Pity  a  helpless  sinner,  Lord 


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22 

47 
52 
78 
82 

51 


APPENDIX. 

Sin  has  undone  our  wretched  race 
Stop,  poor  sinner,  stop  and  think 
Sinner,  hear  the  Saviour's  call     .     , 
Sometimes  a  light  surprises    .     .     , 
Sin  enslav'd  me  many  years    .    .    . 
Saviour,  thee  my  heart  shall  bless 
See !  see  in  the  east  a  new  glory  ascends 
So  firm  the  saint's  foundation  stands 

Supported  by  the  word 

Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing 

This  is  the  feast  of  heavenly  wine  . 
The  Saviour,  what  a  noble  flame     . 
The  Spirit  breathes  upon  the  word 
'Tis  my  happiness  below     .... 
The  billows  swell,  the  winds  are  high 
To  keep  the  lamp  alive     .... 
The  new-born  child  of  Gospel  grace 
Tell  us,  ye  servants  of  the  Lord 
To  fields  of  fire,  or  seats  of  day     . 
The  Lord,  how  rich  his  comforts  are 

The  promises  I  sing 

'Twas  when  the  seas  with  horrid  roar 
That  man  no  guards  or  weapons  needs 


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69 
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37 
43 
44 
58 
59 
60 
68 


When  first  my  soul  enlisted 2 

Winter  has  a  joy  for  me 39 

Why  will  ye  lavish  out  your  years  .  .  .  55 
When  Joseph  his  brethren  beheld  .  .  65 
Weak  and  irresolute  is  man    ...-%.    77 


Zaccheus  climb'd  the  tree 72 


GENERAL  CONTENTS. 


GOD from  Hymn  1  to  26 

Creation  and  Providence   .    .    .    27 — 37 

Fall  of  Man 38—42 

Scripture,  Properties  of  it    .    .     .    43 — 46 
Moral  and  Ceremonial  Law      .    .    47 — 53 

Gos/iel    ■' 54 — 61 

Doctrines  and  Blessings  .  .  .  6fi — 113 
Invitations  and  Promises  .  .  .  114 — 128 
Christ,  his  incarnation  U?  ministry  129 — 135 
Sufferings  and  Death  ....  136 — 139 
Resurrection  and  Ascension  .  .  140 — 146 
Exaltation  and  Intercession  .  .  147 — 155 
Characters  placed  alphabetically    156 — 205 

Spirit,  his  influences 206 — 216 

Graces  of  the,  placed  alphabeVly  217 — 293 

Christian  Life 294 — 328 

Worship,  Private 329 — 332 

Family 333—337 

Public 338—345 

Lord's  Day 346—352 

Before  Prayer 353—358 

Before  Sermon 359 — 371 

After  Sermon  and  Doxologies    .     372 — 397 

World 398—402 

Church,  described,  formed,  'C?c.    .     403 — 406 

Ch-dinatio7is,  Ifcifc 407—412 

Pastors,  Deacons,  People  .  .  .  413 — 417 
Associations  and  Missions  .  .  418 — 431 
Collections  for  poor  Churches    .     432 — 436 

Church  Meeting*- 437 — 441 

Baptism 442 — 471 

Lord's  Supper 472 — 490 

Times  and  Seasons 491 — 542 

Time  and  Eternity      ....    543 — 549 
Death  and  the  Resurrection    .    550 — 569 

Judgment 570 — 579 

Hell  and  Heaven    .....    580—588 


SELECTION  OF  HYMNS. 

GOD. 

HYMN  1.  L.  M.    Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

Addison's  Tune  1. 
A  Song  of  Praise  to  Ood. 

1  npO  God,  the  universal  King, 

JL    Let  all  mankind  their  tribute  bring; 
All  that  have  breath,  your  voices  raise, 
In  songs  of  never-ceasing  praise. 

2  The  spacious  earth  on  which  we  tread, 
And  wider  heav'ns  stretch'd  o'er  our  head, 
A  large  and  solemn  temple  frame, 

To  celebrate  its  Builder's  fame. 

3  Here  the  bright  sun,  that  rules  the  day, 
As  through  tne  sky  he  makes  his  way, 
To  all  the  world  proclaims  aloud 

The  boundless  sov'reignty  of  God. 

4  When  from  his  courts  the  sun  retires, 
And  with  the  day  his  voice  expires, 
The  moon  and  stars  adopt  the  song, 
And  through  the  night  his  praise  prolong. 

5  The  list'ning  earth  with  rapture  hears 
Th'  haiTnonious  music  of  the  spheres; 
And  all  her  tribes  the  notes  repeat, 
That  God  is  wise,  and  good,  and  great. 

6  But  man,  endow'd  with  nobler  pow'rs, 
His  God,  in  nobler  strains  adores: 

B 


2,  3  THE  BEING  AND 

His  is  the  gift  to  know  the  song, 
As  well  as  sing  with'  tuneful  tongue. 

HYMN  2.  L.  M.     Wiliia7n>s  Psalms. 

Old  Hundred  100. 
The  Unity  of  God.    Deut.  vi.  4. 

1  T?  TERN AL  God !  Almighty  Cause 

M-A  Of  earth,  and  seas,  and  worlds  unknown  j 
All  things,  are  subject  to  thy  laws, 
All  things  depend  on  thee  alone. 

2  Thy  glorious  being  singly  stands, 
Of  all  within  itself  possest ; 
Control 'd  by  none  are  thy  commands ; 
Thou  from  thyself  alone  art  bless'd. 

3  To  thee  alone  ourselves  we  owe ; 

Let  heav'n  and  earth  due  homage  pay; 

All  other  gods  we  disavow, 

Deny  their  claims,  renounce  their  sway. 

4  Spread  thy  great  name  through  heathen 
Their  idol  "deities  dethrone ;  [lands ; 
Reduce  the  world  to  thy  commands  j 

And  reign,  as  thou  art,  God  alone. 

HYMN  3.  L.  M. 

Paul' 3  246.     Fawcctt  184. 
The  Spirituality  of  God.    John  iv.  24. 

1  FTHHOU  art,  O  God  !  a  Spirit  pure, 

X    Invisible  to  mortal  eyes ; 
Th'  immortal,  and  th'  eternal  King, 
The  great,  the  good,  the  only  wise. 

2  Whilst  nature  changes,  and  her  works 
Corrupt,  decay,  dissolve,  and  die, 
Thy  essence  pure  no  change  shall  see, 
Secure  of  immortality. 

3  Thou  great  Invisible !  what  hand 
Can  draw  thv  image  spotless  fair  ? 
To  what  in  heaven,  to  what  on  earth, 
Can  men  th'  immortal  King  compare  ? 

4  Let  stupid  heathens  frame  their  gods 
Of  gold,  and  silver,  wood  and  stone; 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.  4 

Our's  is  the  God  that  made  the  heav'ns; 
Jehovah  he,  and  God  alone. 
5  My  soul,  the  purest  homage  pay, 
In  truth  and  spirit  him  adore ; 
More  shall  this  please  than  sacrifice, 
Than  outward  forms  delight  him  more'. 

HYMN  4.  L.  M.  Steele. 

Bab.  Streams  23.    Angel's  Hymn  60.    Gould  272. 

The  Eternity  of  God,  and  Man's  Mortality.    Psalm  xc. 

1  T  ORD,  thou  hast  been  thy  children's  God, 
Jul  All-powerful,  wise,  and  good,  and  just, 
In  ev'ry  age  their  safe  abode, 

Their  hope,  their  refuge,  and  their  trust. 

2  Before  thy  word  gave  nature  birth, 
Or  spread  the  starry  heav'ns  abroad, 
Or  form'd  the  varied  face  of  earth, 
From  everlasting  thou  art  God. 

3  Great  Father  of  eternity, 

How  short  are  ages  in  thy  sight ! 

A  thousand  years  how  swift  they  fly, 

Like  one  short  silent  watch  of  night. 

4  Uncertain  life,  how  soon  it  flies ! 
Dream  of  an  hour,  how  short  our  bloom ! 
Like  spring's  gay  verdure,  now  we  rise, 
Cut  down  ere  night  to  fill  the  tomb. 

5  Teach  us  to  count  our  shortening  days, 
And,  with  true  diligence,  apply 

Our  hearts  to  wisdom's  sacred  ways, 
That  we  may  learn  to  live  and  die. 

6  O  make  our  sacred  pleasures  rise 
In  sweet  proportion  to  our  pains, 
aTill  e'en  the  sad  remembrance  dies, 
Nor  one  uneasy  thought  complains. 

£7  Let  thy  almighty  work  appear, 
With  pow'r  and  evidence  divine; 
And  may  the  bliss  thv  servants  share 
Continued  to  thy  children  shine. 


J,  6  THE  BEING  AND 

8  Thy  glorious  image,  fair  imprest, 
Let  all  our  hearts  and  lives  declare; 
Beneath  thy  kind  protection  blest, 
May  all  our  labours  own  thy  care!] 

HYMN  5.  L.  M.  Dr.  Doddridge. 

Angel's  Hymn  GO.    Paul's  946. 

The  Immutability  of  Qod,  and  the  Mutability  of  the  Creation. 

Psalm  cii.  25—28. 

1  |^1  REAT  Former  of  this  various  frame, 
\^M  Our  souls  adore  thine  awful  name ; 
And  bow  and  tremble  while  they  praise 
The  Ancient  of  eternal  days. 

2  Thou,  Lord,  with  unsurpris'd  survey, 
-Saw' st  nature  rising  yesterday; 

And  as  to-morrow,  shall  thine  eye 
See  earth  and  stars  in  ruin  lie. 

3  Beyond  an  angel's  vision  bright, 
Thou  dwell'st  in  self-existent  light ; 
Which  shines,  with  undiminished  ray, 
While  suns  and  worlds  in  smoke  decay. 

4  Our  days  a  transient  period  run, 
And  change  with  ev'ry  circling  sun : 
And  in  the  firmest  state  we  boast, 
A  moth  can  crush  us  into  dust. 

5  But  let  the  creatures  fall  around ; 
Let  death  consign  us  to  the  ground ; 
Let  the  last  gen'ral  flame  arise, 
And  melt  the  arches  of  the  skies ; 

6  Calm  as  the  summer's  ocean,  we 
Can  all  the  wreck  of  nature  see, 
While  grace  secures  us  an  abode, 
Unshaken  as  the  throne  of  God. 

HYMN  6.  C.  M.     Watts'a  Lyric  Poems,' 

Bedford  91.    Abridge  201.    Farrington  267. 

The  Infinite. 

1  F¥1H  Y  names,  how  infinite  they  be  J 
X   Great  Everlasting  One ! 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 

Boundless  thy  might  and  majesty, 
And  unconfin'd  thy  throne. 

2  Thy  glories  shine  of  wond'rous  size, 

And  wond'rous  large  thy  grace : 
Immortal  day  breaks  from  thine  eyes, 
And  Gabriel  veils  his  face. 

3  Thine  essence  is  a  vast  abyss, 

Which  angels  cannot  sound, 
An  ocean  of  infinities, 
Where  all  our  thoughts  are  drown'd. 

4  The  myst'ries  of  creation  lie 

Beneath  enlighten'd  minds ; 
Thoughts  can  ascend  above  the  sky, 
And  fly  before  the  winds. 

5  Reason  may  grasp  the  massy  hills, 

And  stretch  from  pole  to  pole ; 
But  half  thy  name  our  spirit  fills, 
And  overloads  our  soul. 

6  In  vain  our  haughty  reason  swells, 

For  nothing's  found  in  thee 
But  boundless  inconceivables, 
And  vast  eternity. 

HYMN  7.  L.  M.    Merrick's  Psalms. 

WarehamlH.    Ailie  Street  241.    Wells  102. 

Omnipotence;  or,  The  Power  and  Providence  of  God. 

Psalm  cxxxv. 

1'  X7E  servants  of  your  God,  his  fame 
JL    In  songs  of  highest  praise  proclaim : 
Ye  who,  on  his  commands  intent, 
The  courts  of  Israel's  Lord  frequent- 

2  Him  praise — the  everlasting  King, 
And  mercy's  unexhausted  spring ; 
Haste,  to  his  name  your  voices  rear; 
What  name  like  his  the  heart  can  cheer  ? 

3  Thy  greatness,  Lord,  ray  thoughts  attest, 
With  awful  gratitude  impress'd ; 

Nor  know,  among  the  seats  divine, 
A  pow'r  that  shall  contend  with  thine. 


THE  BEING  AND 

4  O  thou,  whose  all-disposing  sway, 
The  heav'ns,  the  earth,  and  seas  obey ; 
Whose  might  through  all  extent  extends, 
Sinks  thro'  all  depth,  all  height  transcends; 

5  From  earth's  low  margin  to  the  skies, 
Now  bids  the  pregnant  vapours  rise ; 
The  lightning's  pallid  sheet  expands; 
And  glads  with  show'rs  the  furrow 'd  lands; 

6*  Now,  from  thy  storehouse,  built  on  high, 
Permits  the  imprison'd  winds  to  fly; 
And,  guided  by  thy  will,  to  sweep 
The  surface  of  the  foaming  deep ; 

7  Him  praise — the  everlasting  King, 
And  mercy's  unexhausted  spring : 
Haste,  to  his  name  your  voices  rear ; 
What  name  like  his  the  heart  can  cheer  ? 

HYMN  8.  C.  M. 

Charmouth  23.    EUenborough  170. 
The  Omnipresence  and  Omniscience  of  God.    Psalm  exxxufc 

1  T  ORD  !  thou,  with  an  unerring  beam, 
XJ  Survey  est  all  my  pow'rs: 

My  vising  steps  are  watch'd  by  thee ; 
By  thee,  my  resting  hours. 

2  My  thoughts,  scarce  struggling  into  birth, 

Great  God,  are  known  to  thee  ; 
Abroad,  at  home,  still  I'm  inclos'd 
With  thine  immensity. 

3  To  thee,  the  labyrinths  of  life 

In  open  view  appear  ; 
Nor  steals  a  whisper  from  my  lips 
Without  thy  list'ning  ear. 

4  Behind  I  glance,  apd  thou  art  there ; 

Before  me  shines  thy  name ; 
And  'tis  thy  strong  Almighty  hand 
Sustains  my  tender  frame. 

5  Such  knowledge  mocks  the  vain  essays 

Of  my  astonish'd  mind ; 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.  V 

Nor  can  my  reason's  soaring  eye 
Its  tow'nng  summit  find. 

PAUSE.  > 

6  Where  from  thy  Spirit  shall  I  stretch 

The  pinions  of  my  flight  r* 
Or  where,  through  nature's  spacious  range, 
Shall  I  elude  thy  sight  > 

7  Scal'd  I  the  skies,  the  blaze  divine 

Would  overwhelm  my  soul: 
Plung'd  I  to  hell,  there  should  I  hear 
Thine  awful  thunders  roll. 

8  If  on  a  morning's  darting  ray 

With  matchless  speed  I  rode, 

And  flew  to  the  wild  lonely  shore, 

That  bounds  the  ocean's  flood ; 

9  Thither  thine  hand,  all-present  God! 

Must  guide  the  wond'rous  way, 
And  thine  omnipotence  support ' 
The  fabric  of  my  clay. 

10  Should  I  involve  myself  around 

With  clouds  of  tenfold  night, 
The  clouds  would  shine  like  blazing  noon; 
Before  thy  piercing  sight. 

1.1  '  The  beams  of  noon,  the  midnight  hour, 
*  Are  both  alike  to  thee : 
'  O  may  I  ne'er  provoke  that  pow'r, 
'  From  which  I  cannot  flee !' 

HYMN  9.  C.  M.   Dr.  Watts's  Lyric  Poems. 

Abridge  201.    Canterbury  199. 
Divine  Sovereignly ;  or.  God's  Dominion  and  Decrees. 

1  "17"  EEP  silence,  all  created  things ; 
J\.  And  wait  your  Maker's  nod : 

My  soul  stands  trembling,  while  she  sings 
The  honours  of  her  God. 

2  Life,  death,  and  hell,  and  worlds  unknown. 

Hang  on  his  firm  decree : 
He  sits  on  no  precarious  throne, 
Nor  borrows  leave  to  be. 


10  THE  BEING  AND 

3  Chain'd  to  his  throne,  a  volume  lies, 

With  all  the  fates  of  men, 
With  ev'rv  angel's  form  and  size, 
Drawn  by  th'  eternal  pen. 

4  His  providence  unfolds  the  book, 

And  makes  his  counsels  shine; 
Each  op'ning  leaf,  and  ev'ry  stroke 
Fulfils  some  deep  design. 

5  Here,  he  exalts  neglected  worms 

To  sceptres  and  a  crown : 
And  there,  the  foil' wing  page  he  turns, 
And  treads  the  monarch  down. 

6  Not  Gabriel  asks  the  reason  why ; 

Nor  God  the  reason  gives; 

Nor  dares  the  fav'rite  angel  pry 

Between  the  folded  leaves. 

7  My  God,  I  would  not  long  to  see 

My  fate  with  curious  eyes, 
What  gloomy  lines  are  writ  for  me., 
Or  what  bright  scenes  may  rise ; 

8  In  thy  fair  book  of  life  and  grace, 

O  may  I  find  my  name 
Recorded  in  some  humble  place, 
Beneath  my  Lord  the  Lamb. 

HYMN  10.  7s.    B.  Francis. 

Cookham  36.    Alcester  213. 
The  Majesty  of  God. 

1  fl  LORY  to  th'  eternal  King, 
\M  Clad  in  majesty  supreme  ! 
Let  all  heaven  his  praises  sing, 
Let  all  worlds  his  pow'r  proclaim. 

2  Through  eternity  he  reigns, 
In  unbounded  realms  of  light ; 
He  the  universe  sustains, 

As  an  atom  in  his  sight. 

3  Suns  on  suns  through  boundless  space,, 
With  their  systems  move  or  stand ; 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.  11,  12 

Or,  to  occupy  their  place, 
New  orbs  rise  at  his  command. 

4  Kingdoms  flourish,  empires  fall, 
Nations  live,  and  nations  die, 
All  form  nothing,  nothing  all— 
At  the  movement  of  his  eye. 

5  O,  let  my  transported  soul 
Ever  on  his  glories  gaze  ! 
Ever  yield  to  his  control. 
Ever  sound  his  lofty  praise  J 

HYMN  11.  L.  M.    Beddome. 

Ulverston  179.     Islington  40.    Gould'6  272. 
The  Wisdom  of  God. 

1  ITTTAIT,  O  my  soul,  thy  Maker's  will ; 

?  ?     Tumultuous  passions,  all  be  still ! 
Nor  let  a  murm'ring  thought  arise  ; 
His  ways  are  just,  his  counsels  wise. 

2  He  in  the  thickest  darkness  dwells, 
Performs  his  work,  the  cause  conceals ; 
But,  though  his  methods  are  unknown, 
Judgment  and  truth  support  his  throne. 

3  In  heaven,  and  earth,  and  air,  and  seas, 
He  executes  his  firm  decrees ; 

And,  by  his  saints,  it  stands  confest, 
That  what  he  does  is  ever  best. 

4  Wait  then,  my  soul,  submissive  wait 
Prostrate  before  his  awful  seat ; 
And  'midst  the  terror  of  his  rod, 
Trust  in  a  wise  and  gracious  God. 

HYMN  12.  {1st  Part.)  C.  M.    Steele. 

Liverpool  83.    Exeter  4. 
The  Goodness  of  God.    Nahurn  i.  7. 

1  XTE  humble  souls,  approach  your  God 
X    With  songs  of  sacred  praise, 
For  he  is  good,  immensely  good, 
And  kind  are  all  his  ways. 

3  All  nature  owns  his  guardian  care, 
In  him  we  live  and  move ; 
B2 


12  THE  BEING  AND 

But  nobler  benefits  declare 
The  wonders  of  his  love. 

3  He  gave  his  Son,  his  only  Son, 

To  ransom  rebel  worms ; 
'Tis  here  he  makes  his  goodness  known 
In  its  diviner  forms. 

4  To  this  dear  refuge,  Lord,  we  come ; 

'Tis  here  our  hope  relies ; 
A  safe  defence,  a  peaceful  home, 
When  storms  ot  trouble  rise. 

5  Thine  eye  beholds,  with  kind  regard, 

The  souls  who  trust  in  thee ; 
Their  humble  hope  thou  wilt  reward 
With  bliss  divinely  free. 

6  Great  God,  to  thy  Almighty  love, 

What  honours  shall  we  raise  ? 
Not  all  the  raptur'd  songs  above 
Can  render  equal  praise. 

HYMN  12.  (2d  Part.)  C.  M. 

StauglHon  264.    Liverpool  83. 
God  is  love.    1  John  iv.  8. 

1  A  MID  the  splendors  of  thy  state, 
.ill  My  God,  thy  love  appears, 
With  the  soft  radiance  of  the  moon, 

Among  a  thousand  stars. 

2  Nature  through  all  her  ample  round 

Thy  boundless  /wiv'r  proclaims, 
And,  "in  melodious  accents,  speaks 
The  goodness  of  thy  names. 

3  Thy  justice,  holiness,  and  truth, 

Our  solemn  awe  excite  ; 
But  the  sweet  charms  of  sov'reign  grace 
O'erwhelm  us  with  delight. 

4  Sinai,  in  clouds,  and  smoke,  and  fire, 

Thunders  thy  dreadful  name ; 
But  Sion  sings,  in  melting  notes, 
The  honours  of  the  Lamb. 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.  13 

5  In  all  thy  doctrines  and  commands, 

Thy  counsels  and  designs — 
In  ev'ry  work,  thy  hands  have  fram'd, 
Thy  love  supremely  shines. 

6  Angels  and  men  the  news  proclaim 

Through  earth  and  heaven  above — 
The  joyful  and  transporting  news, 
That  God  the  Lord  is  Love. 

HYMN  13.  L.  M.    Medley. 

Derby  1G9.    Roth  well  174.    Portugal  New  263. 
The  Loving-kindness  of  the  Lord.     Ps.  Ixiii.  7. 

1  A  WAKE,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays, 

XB.  And  sing  thy  great  Redeemer's  praise ; 
He  justly  claims  a  song  from  me, 
His  loving-kindness,  O  how  free ! 

2  He  saw  me  ruin'd  in  the  fall, 
Yet  lov'd  me  notwithstanding  all ; 
He  sav'd  me  from  my  lost  estate, 
£Iis  loving-kindness,  0  how  great ! 

3  Though  num'rous  hosts  of  mighty  foes, 
Though  earth  and  hell  my  way  oppose, 
He  safely  leads  my  soul  along, 

His  loving-kindness,  O  how  strong  ! 

4  When  trouble,  like  a  gloomy  cloud, 
Has  gather'd  thick  and  thunder'd  loud, 
He  near  my  soul  has  always  stood, 
His  loving-kindness,  O  how  good ! 

5  Often  I  feel  my  sinful  heart 
Prone  from  my  Jesus  to  depart; 
But  though  I  have  him  oft  forgot, 
His  loving-kindness  changes  not. 

6  Soon  shall  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale, 
Soon  all  my  mortal  pow'rs  must  fail;       ' 
O  !  may  my  last  expiring  breath 

His  loving-kindness  sing  in  death. 

7  Then  let  me  mount  and  soar  away 
To  the  bright  world  of  endless  da;y; 


14,  15  THE  BEING  AND 

And  sing,  with  rapture  and  surprise, 
His  loving-kindness  in  the  skies. 

HYMN  14.  C.  M.    Dr.  Wattes  Lyric  Poems* 

Michael's  119.     Brighthclmsione  208. 
The  Grace  of  Qod;  or,  Divine  Condescension. 

1  T¥f  HEN  the  Eternal  bows  the  skies, 

T  ▼     To  visit  earthly  things, 
With  scorn  divine  he  turns  his  eyes 
From  tow'rs  of  haughty  kings. 

2  He  bids  his  awful  chariot  roll 

Far  downward  from  the  skies, 
To  visit  ev'ry  humble  soul 
With  pleasure  in  his  eyes. 

3  Why  should  the  Lord,  that  reigns  above, 

Disdain  such  lofty  kings  ? 
Sav,  Lord,  and  why  such  looks  of  love 
Upon  such  worthless  things  ? 

4  Mortals,  be  dumb  ;  what  creature  dares 

Dispute  his  awful  will  •> 
Ask  no  account  of  his  affairs, 
But  tremble  and  be  still. 

5  Just  like  his  nature  is  his  grace, 

All  sov'reign  and  all  free; 
Great  God,  how  searchless  are  thy  ways ! 
How  deep  thy  judgments  be ! 

HYMN  15.  lis.     S . 

Geard  156.    Broughton  17-2. 
The  Merey  of  Ood.    Psalm  lxxxix.  I. 

!  fllHY"  mercy,  my  God,  is  the  theme  of  my* 

JL  song,  [tongue ; 

The  joy  of  my  heart,  and  the  boast  of  my 

Thy  tree  grace  alone,  from  the  first  to  the 

last,  [fast. 

Hath  won  my  affections,  and  bound  my  soul 

£  Without  thy  sweet  mercy  I  could  not  live 

here ; 

Sin  soon  would  reduce  me  to  utter  despair : 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.  16 

But  thro'  thy  free  goodness,  my  spirits  revive, 
And  he  that  first  made  me,  kill  keeps  me 
alive. 

0  Thy  mercy  is  more  than  a  match  for  my 

*  heart, 
Which  wonders  to  feel  its  own  hardness  de- 
part; 
Dissolved  by  thy  sunshine,  I  fall  to  the  ground, 
And  weep  to  the  praise  of  the  mercy  I  found. 

4  The  door  of  thy  mercy  stands  open  all  day 
To  the  poor  and  the  needy,  who  knock  by 

the  way ; 
No  sinner  shall  ever  be  empty  sent  back, 
Who  comes  seeking  mercy  for  Jesus's  sake. 

5  Thy  mercy  in  Jesus  exempts  me  from  hell ; 
Its  "glories'I'U  sing,  and  its  wonders  I'll  tell: 
'Twas  Jesus,  my  friend,  when  he  hung  on 

the  tree 
Who  open'd  the  channel  of  mercy  for  me. 

6  Great  Father  of  mercies !  thy  goodness  I  own, 
And  the  covenant  love  of  thy  crucify'd  Son  : 
All  praise  to  the  Spirit,  whose  whisper  di- 
vine [mine  f 

Seals  mercy,  and  pardon,  and  righteousness 

HYMN  16.  7s. 

Firth"  s  146. 
TJie  Itong-sujfering,  or  Patience  of  God. 

1  T  ORD,  and  am  I  yet  alive, 
JLi  Not  in  torments,  not  in  hell ! 
Still  doth  thy  good  Spirit  strive ! — 
With  the  chief  of  sinners  dwell i 

Tell  it,  unto  sinners  tell ! 
I  am,  I  am  out  of  hell  * 

2  Yes,  I  still  lift  up  mine  eyes, 
Will  -lot  of  thy  love  despair; 
Still  I  sin  I  rise. 

Still  I  bow  to  thee  in  prayer.        Tell  it,  &C, 

3  O  the  length  and  breadth  of  love  J 
Jesus,  Saviour,  can  it  be? 


17  THE  BEING  AND 

All  thy  mercies'  height  I  prove, 

All  the  depth  is  seen  in  me.        Tell  it,  8cc. 

4  See  a  bush,  that  burns  with  fire, 
Unconsum'd  amid  the  flame  ! 
Turn  aside  the  sight  t'  admire, 

I  the  living  wonder  am.  Tell  it,  &C* 

5  See  a  stone  that  hangs  in  air ! 
See  a  spark  in  ocean  live ! 
Kept  alive  with  death  so  near, 
I  to  God  the  glory  give : 

Ever  tell — to  sinners  tell, 
I  am,  I  am  out  of  hell ! 

HYMN  17.  C.  M. 

Bedford  91.    Abridge  201 . 
The  Holiness  of  Qod.    Is.  viii.  13, 

1  TTOLY  and  rev'rend  is  the  name 
AX  Of  our  eternal  King: 
Thrice  holy  Lord,  the  angels  cry ; 

Thrice  noly,  let  us  sing. 

2  Heaven's   brightest  lamps  with  him  com- 

How  mean  they  look  and  dim !        [par'd, 
The  fairest  angels  have  their  spots, 
When  once  compar'd  with  him. 

3  Holy  is  he  in  all  his  works, 

And  truth  is  his  delight ; 
But  sinners  and  their  wicked  ways 
Shall  perish  from  his  sight. 

4  The  deepest  rev'rence  of  the  mind, 

Pray,  O  my  soul,  to  God  ; 
Lift  with  thy  hands  a  holy  heart 

To  his  sublime  abode. 
$  With  sacred  awe  pronounce  his  name, 

Whom  words  nor  thoughts  can  reach ; 
A  broken  heart  shall  please  him  more 

Than  the  best  forms  of  speech. 

6  Thou  holy  God,  preserve  my  soul 

From  all  pollution  free; 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.  18,  19 

The  pure  in  heart  are  thy  delight, 
And  they  thy  face  shall  see. 

HYMN  18.  L.  M.    Beddome. 

Green's  Hundred  89.    Old  Hundred  100. 
The  Justice  and  Goodness  of  God. 

1  |~iREAT  God,  my  Maker,  and  my  King, 
\M  Of  thee  I'll  speak,  of  thee  I'll  sing 
All  thou  hast  done,  and  all  thou  dost, 
Declare  thee  good,  proclaim  thee  just. 

2  Thy  ancient  thoughts,  and  firm  decrees, 
Thy  threat'nings,  and  thy  promises, 
The  joys  of  heav'n,  the  pains  of  hell, 
What  angels  taste,  what  devils  feel : 

3  Thy  terrors  and  thine  acts  of  grace, 
Thy  threat'ning  rod  and  smiling  face, 
Thy  wounding,  and  thy  healing  word, 
A  world  undone,  a  world  restor'd  : 

4  While  these  excite  my  fear  and  joy  : 
While  these  my  tuneful  lips  employ; 
Accept,  O  Lord,  the  humble  song, 
The  tribute  of  a  trembling  tongue. 

HYMN  19.  L.  M.    JY . 

Portugal  97.    Paul's  246.    Well's  102. 
The  Truth  and  Faithfulness  of  God.     Num.  xxiii.  19. 

1  \TE  humble  saints,  proclaim  abroad 

X    The  honours  of  a  faithful  God  : 
How  just  and  true  are  all  his  ways, 
How  much  above  your  highest  praise ! 

2  The  words  his  sacred  lips  declare 
Of  his  own  mind  the  image  bears ; 
What  should  him  tempt,  from  frailty  free, 
Blest  in  his  self-sufficiency. 

3  He  will  not  his  great  self  deny : 
A  God  all  truth  can  never  lie: 
As  well  might  he  his  being  quit 
As  break  his  oath,  or  word  forget. 

4  Let  frighten'd  rivers  change  their  course, 
Or  backward  hasten  to  their  source ; 


20  THE  BEING  AND 

Swift  through  the  air  let  rocks  be  hurl'd, 
And  mountains  like  the  chaff  be  whirl'd. 

5  Let  suns  and  stars  forget  to  rise, 
Or  quit  their  stations  in  the  skies; 
Let  heav'n  and  earth  both  pass  away, 
Eternal  truth  shall  ne'er  decay. 

6  True  to  his  word,  God  gave  his  Son, 
To  die  for  crimes  which  men  had  done ; 
Best  pledge  •  he  never  will  revoke 

A  single  promise  he  has  spoke. 

HYMN  20.  L.  M.    Dr.  JVatts's  Lyric  Poems. 

Wareham  117.    Kingsbridge  88. 
God  Supreme  and  Self-sufficient. 

1  TM^HAT  is  our  God,  or  what  his  name, 

f  T    Nor  men  can  learn,  nor  angels  teach; 
He  dwells  conceal'd  in  radiant  flame, 
Where  neither  eyes  nor  thoughts  can  reach. 

2  The  spacious  worlds  of  heav'nly  light, 
CompAr'd  with  him,  how  short  they  fall ! 
They  are  too  dark,  and  he  too  bright; 
Nothing  are  they,  and  God  is  all. 

3  He  spoke  the  wond'rous  word,  and  lo  * 
Creation  rose  at  his  command ; 
Whirlwinds  and  seas  their  limits  know, 
Bound  in  the  hollow  of  his  hand. 

4  There  rests  the  earth,  there  roll  the  spheres, 
There  nature  leans,  and  feels  her  prop: 
But  his  own  self-sufficience  bears 

The  weight  of  his  own  glories  up. 

5  The  tide  of  creatures  ebbs  and  flows, 
Measuring  their  changes  by  the  moon  : 
No  ebb  his  sea  of  glory  knows; 

His  age  is  one  eternal  noon. 

6  Then  fly,  my  song,  an  endless  round, 
The  lofty  tune  let  Gabriel  raise  : 
All  nature  dwells  upon  the  sound, 
But  we  can  ne'er  fulfil  the  praise. 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.  21 

HYMN  21.  C.  M.    Dr.  S,  Stennett. 

Gainsborough  29.    Brighthelmstone  208. 

Mercy  and  Truth,  met  together;  or,  The  Harmony  of  the 

Divine  Perfections.    Psalm  Ixxxv.  10. 

1  YITHEN  first  the  God  of  boundless  grace 

▼  ▼     Disclos'd  his  kind  design, 
To  rescue  our-  apostate  race 
From  mis'ry,  shame,  and  sin; 

2  Quick  through  the  realms  of  light  and  bliss, 

The  joyful  tidings  ran ; 
Each  heart  exulted  at  the  news, 
That  God  would  dwell  with  man. 

3  Yet,  'midst  their  joys,  they  paus'd  awhile ; 
I         And  ask'd  with  strange  surprise, 

'  But  how  can  injur'd  justice  smile, 
'  Or  look  with  pitying  eyes  ? 

[4  '  Will  the  Almighty  deign  again 

*  To  visit  yonder  world ; 

'And  hither  bring  rebellious  men, 
'  Whence  rebels  once  were  hurl'd  ? 

5  '  Their  tears,  and  groans,  and  deep  distress, 

'  Aloud  for  mercy  call ; 
'  But  ah  !  must  truth  and  righteousness 
'  To  mercy  victims  fall  ?' 

6  So  spake  the  friends  of  God  and  man, 

Delighted,  yet  surpris'd ; 
Eager  to  know  the  wond'rous  plan 
That  wisdom  has  devis'd.] 

7  The  Son  of  God  attentive  heard. 

And  quickly  thus  reply'd, 
*  In  me  let  mercy  be  rever'd, 
'And  justice  satisfy'd. 

8  '  Behold !  my  vital  blood  I  pour 

*  A  sacrifice  to  God ; 

'Let  angry  justice  now  no  more 
'  Demand  the  sinner's  blood.' 

9  He  spake,  and  heaven'sliigh  arches  rung 

With  shouts  of  loud  applause; 


22  THE  BEING  AND 

'He  dy'd !'  the  friendly  angels  sung, 
Nor  cease  their  rapt'rous  joys. 

HYMN  22.  C.  M.  Dr.  Watta'a  Sermons. 

Irish  171.    Braintree  25. 
The  Doctrine  and  Use  of  the  Trinity.    Eph.  ii.  18. 

1  "FEATHER  of  glory !  to  thy  name 
JT    Immortal  praise  we  give, 
Who  dost  an  act  of  grace  proclaim, 

And  bid  us  rebels  live. 

2  Immortal  honour  to  the  Son, 

Who  makes  thine  anger  cease; 
Our  lives  he  ransom 'd  with  his  own, 
And  dy'd  to  make  our  peace. 

3  To  thy  almighty  Spirit  be 

Immortal  glory  giv'n, 
Whose  influence  brings  us  near  to  thee, 
'    And  trains  us  up  for  heav'n. 

4  Let  men  with  their  united  voice, 

Adore  th'  eternal  God, 
And  spread  his  honours  and  their  joys 
Through  nations  far  abroad. 

5  Let  faith,  and  love,  and  duty  join, 

One  gen'ral  song  to  raise ; 
Let  saints  in  earth  and  heav'n  combine 
In  harmony  and  praise. 

HYMN  22.  7s. 

Stoel  164.    Alcester  213.    Mitcbam  389. 
To  the  Trinity. 

1  TTOLY,  holy,  holy  Lord ! 
XX  Self-existent  Deity, 

By  the  hosts  of  heav'n  ador'd, 
Teach  us  how  to  worship  thee : 

Onlv  uncreated  mind, 

Wonders  in  thy  nature  meet : 

Perfect  unity  combin'd 
With  society  complete. 

2  All  perfection  dwells  in  thee, 

Now  to  us  obscurely  known, 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.  23 

Three  in  one,  and  one  in  three, 

Great  Jehovah,  God  alone ! 
Be  our  all,  O  Lord  divine  ! 

Father,  Saviour,  vital  breath ! 
Body,  Spirit,  soul,  be  thine, 

Now,  and  at,  and  after  death. 

3  Glorious  thou  in  holiness, 

Father  didst  thy  rights  maintain ; 
Truth  and  grace  at  once  express, 

When  thy  only  Son  was  slain. 
Here  is  deepest  wisdom  seen  ; 

Here  the  richest  stores  of  grace ; 
Mildest  love,  and  vengeance  keen ; 

O  how  bright  their  mingled  rays ! 

4  Fearful  thou  in  praises  too, 

Loving  Saviour,  slaughter'd  Lamb  I 
We,  with  joy  and  rev'rence,  view 

All  thy  glory,  all  thy  shame ! — 
Be  thy  death  the  death  of  sin, 

Be  thy  life  the  sinner's  plea ; 
Save  me,  teach  me,  rule  within,— 

Prophet,  priest,  and  king,  to  me. 

5  Wonder-working  Spirit,  thine 

Th'  efficacious  grace  we  sing  j 
Set  on  us  thy  seal  divine, 

Safely  to  thy  kingdom  bring : 
Mortify  sin,  root  and  deed, 

Daily  strengthen  ev'ry  grace ; 
Send  us,  urge  us  on  with  speed, 

And  let  glory  crown  the  race ! 

HYMN  23.  L.  M.  Dr.  IVatts's  Lyric  Poems. 

Paul's  346.    Angel's  Hymn  60. 
The  Incomprehensibility  of  God. 

1  l~i  OD  is  a  name  my  soul  adores — 

\T  Th'  almighty  Three,  th5  eternal  One  \t. 
Nature  and  grace,  with  all  their  pow'rs, 
Confess  the  infinite  Unknown. 

2  From  thy  great  self  thy  being  springs : 
Thou  art  thy  own  original, 


24  THE  BEING  AND 

Made  up  of  uncreated  things, 
And  self-sufficient  bears  them  all. 

3  Thy  voice  produc'd  the  seas  and  spheres, 
Bid  the  waves  roar  and  planets  shine; 
But  nothing  like  thyself  appears 
Through  all  these  spacious  works  of  thine. 

4  Still  restless  nature  dies  and  grows ; 
From  change  to  change  the  creatures  run  : 
Thy  being  no  succession  knows, 

And  all  thy  vast  designs  are  one. 

5  Thrones  and  dominions  round  thee  fall 
And  worship  in  submissive  forms ; 
Thy  presence  shakes  this  lower  ball, 
This  little  dwelling-place  of  worms. 

6  How  shall  affrighted  mortals  dare 
To  sing  thy  glory  or  thy  grace  ? 
Beneath  thy  feet  we  lie  so  far, 
And  see  but  shadows  of  thy  face ! 

7  Who  can  behold  the  blazing  light ! 
Who  can  approach  consuming  flame  ? 
None  but  tny  wisdom  knows  thy  might, 
None  but  thy  word  can  speak  thy  name. 

HYMN  24.  L.  M.  A* . 

Lebanon  79.     Mark's  65. 
The  moral  Perfections  of  the  Deity  imitated.    Matt.  v.  48. 


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For  noblest  thoughts  and  views  design'd, 
Make  me  ambitious  to  express 
The  image  of  thy  holiness. 

2  While  I  thy  boundless  love  admire, 
Grant  me  to  catch  the  sacred  Are ; 
Thus  shall  my  heavenly  birth  be  known. 
And  for  thy  child  thou  wilt  me  own. 

3  Father,  I  see  thy  sun  arise 

To  cheer  thy  friends  and  enemies ; 

And,  when  thy  rain  from  heav'n  descends, 

Thy  bounty  both  alike  befriends. 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.  £5 

4  Enlarge  my  soul  with  love  like  thine; 
My  moral  pow'rs  by  grace  refine; 
So  shall  I  feel  another's  woe, 

And  cheerful  feed  an  hungry  foe. 

5  I  hope  for  pardon,  through  thy  Son, 
For  all  the  crimes  which  1  have  done; 
O,  may  the  grace  that  pardons  me 
Constrain  me  to  forgive  like  thee  ! 

HYMN  25.  L.  M.    Merrick's  Psahns. 

Gloucester  12.    Bromley  104. 
The  divine  Perfections  celebrated.    Ps.  lxxxix.  cxlv. 

1  "\zTY  grateful  tongue,  immortal  King! 
ItJL  Thy  mercy  shall  for  ever  sing; 
My  verse,  to  time's  remotest  day, 
Thy  truth  in  sacred  notes  display. 

2  O  say,  what  strength  shall  vie  with  thine? 
What  name  among  the  saints  divine, 

;    Of  equal  excellence  possess'd, 
;    Thy  sov'reignty,  great  God,  contest? 
j3  Thee,  Lord,  heav'ns  host  their  leader  own; 
Thee,  might  unbounded,  thee  alone, 
With  endless  majesty  has  crown'd; 
And  faith  unsully'd  vests  thee  round. 

4  The  heav'n  above,  and  earth  below, 
Thee,  Lord,  their  great  possessor  know: 
By  thee,  this  orb  to  being  rose, 

And  all  that  nature's  bounds  inclose. 

5  From  thee,  amid  the  aerial  space, 

■  The  north  and  south  assume  their  place; 
\    'Tis  thine  the  ocean's  rage  to  guide, 

■  And  calm  at  will  the  swelling  tide. 

6  O  bless'd  the  tribes,  whose  willing  ear 
Awakes  the  festal  shout  to  hear;    . 
Who  thankful  see,  where'er  they  tread, 
Thy  fav'ring  beams  arouhd  them  spread. 

7  How  shall  they  joy  from  day  to  day, 
[    Thy  boundless  mercy  to  display, 

Thy  righteousness,  indulgent  Lord, 
With  holy  confidence  record! 


26,  27  CREATION  AND 

8  O  -wise  In  all  thy  works !  thy  name 
Let  man's  whole* race  aloud  proclaim; 
And,  grateful,  through  the  length  of  days, 
In  ceaseless  songs  repeat  thy  praise. 

HYMN  26.  L.  M.    Dr.  Watts' s  Lyric  Poems, 

Rothwell  174.    Chard  175. 
God  exalted  above  all  praise. 

1  T^  TERNAL  power !  whose  high  abode 
Jui   Becomes  the  grandeur  of  a  God ; 
Infinite  lengths,  beyond  the  bounds 
Where  stars  revolve  their  little  rounds. 

2  The  lowest  step  around  thy  seat 
Rises  too  high  tor  Gabriel's  feet; 
In  vain  the  tall  archangel  tries 

To  reach  thine  height  with  wond'ring  eyes. 

3  Lord,  what  shall  earth  and  ashes  do  ? 
We  would  adore  our  Maker  too ; 
From  sin  and  dust  to  thee  we  cry, 
The  Great,  the  Holy,  and  the  High! 

4  Earth  from  afar  has  heard  thy  fame, 
And  worms  have  learnt  to  lisp  thy  name; 
But  O,  the  glories  of  thy  mind 

Leave  all  our  soaring  thoughts  behind. 

5  God  is  in  heav'n,  but  man  below ; 

Be  short  our  tunes ;  our  words  be  few  : 
A  sacred  rev'rence  checks  our  songs, 
And  praise  sits  silent  on  our  tongues. 


CREATION  AND  PROVIDENCE. 

HYMN  27.  L.  M.    Medham. 

Rochford22.    Wells  102. 
Jl  Summary  View  of  the  Creation.    Gen.  i. 

OOK  up,  ye  saints !  direct  your  eyes 
To  him  who  dwells  above  the  skies; 
With  your  glad  notes  his  praise  rehearse 
Who  form'd  the  mighty  universe. 


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PROVIDENCE.  28 

2  He  spoke,  and  from  the  womb  of  night, 
At  once  sprang  up  the  cheering  light  ; 
Him  discord  heard ;  and,  at  his  nod, 
Beauty  awoke,  and  spoke  the  God. 

3  The  word  he  gave,  th'  obedient  sun 
Began  his  glorious  race  to  run : 
Nor  silver  moon,  nor  stars  delay, 
To  glide  along  th'  ethereal  way. 

4  Teeming  with  life — air,  earth,  and  sea, 
Obey  th  Almighty's  high  decree  ! 
To  ev'iy  tribe  he'gives  their  food, 
Then  speaks  the  whole  divinely  good. 

5  But  to  complete  the  wond'rous  plan, 
From  earth  and  dust  he  fashions  man  ; 
In  man  the  last,  in  him  the  best, 
The  Maker's  image  stands  confest. 

6  Lord,  while  thy  glorious  works  I  view, 
Form  thou  my  heart  and  soul  anew; 
Here  bid  thy  purest  light  to  shine, 
And  beauty  glow  with  charms  divine '. 

HYMN  28.  C.  M. 

Crowle  3.    New- York  33. 
!     The  Creation  of  man;  or,  God  the  Searcher  of  the  Heart. 

Psalm  exxxix. 
3  T  ORD !  thy  pervading  knowledge  strikes 
XJ  Through  nature's  inmost  gloom, 
And,  in  thy  circling  arms,  I  lay 
A  slumb'rer  in  the  womb. 

2  Thee  will  I  honour,  for  I  stand 

A  volume  of  thy  skill; 
Stupendous  are  thy  works,  and  they 
My  contemplation  nil ! 

3  Thine  eye  beheld  me  when  the  speck 

Of  entity  began ; 
'    And  o'er  my  form,  in  darkness  fram'd, 

Thy  rich  embroid'ry  ran : 
A  Th'  unfashion'd  mass  by  thee  was  seen; 

My  structure,  in  thy  book, 


29  CREATION   AND 

Was  plan'd  before  thy  curious  mould 
The  future  embryo  took. 

5  How  precious  are  the  streaming  joys 

That  from  thy  love  descend ! 
Should  I  rehearse  their  numbers  o'er. 
Where  would  their  numbers  end  i 

6  Not  ocean's  countless  sands  exceed 

The  blessings  of  the  skies ; 
With  night's  descending  shades  they  fall, 
With  morning  splendours  rise. 

7  '  Thine  awful  glories  round  me  shine, 

*  My  flesh  proclaims  thy  praise  : 
'Lord !  to  thy  works  of  nature,  join 
1  Thy  miracles  of  grace.' 

HYMN  29.  C.  M.    Dr.  Watts' s  Lyric  Poems. 

Devizes  14.    Tiverton  109. 
A  Song  to  Creating  Wisdom. 

1  X?  TERNAL  Wisdom,  thee  we  praise ! 
Jui  Thee  the  creation  sings  ! 

With  thy  lov'd  name,  rocks,  hills,  and  seas, 
And  heaven's  high  palace  rings. 

2  Thy  hand,  how  wide  it  spread  the  sky] 

How  glorious  to  behold  ! 
Ting'd  with  the  blue  of  heav'nly  dye, 
And  star'd  with  sparkling  gold. 

3  Thy  glories  blaze  all  nature  round, 

And  strike  the  gazing  sight, 
Through  skies,  and  seas,  and  solid  ground, 
With  terror  and  delight. 

4  Infinite  strength,  and  equal  skill, 

Shine  through  the  worlds  abroad, 
Our  souls  with  vast  amazement  fill, 
And  speak  the  builder,  God. 

5  But  still  the  wonders  of  thy  grace 

Our  softer  passions  move ; 
Pity  divine  in  Jesus'  face 
We  see,  adore,  and  love. 


PROVIDENCE.  30,  31 

HYMN  30.  L.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Martin's  Lane  67.    Langdon  217. 
God's  Goodness  to  the  Children  of  Men.    Psalm  vii.  31. 

1  XTE  sons  of  men,  with  joy  record 

JL    The  various  wonders  of  the  Lord; 
And  let  his  pow'r  and  goodness  sound 
Through  all  your  tribes  the  earth  around. 

2  Let  the  high  heav'ns  your  songs  invite, 
Those  spacious  fields  of  brilliant  light; 
Where  sun,  and  moon,  and  planets  roll ; 
And  stars,  that  glow  from  pole  to  pole. 

3  Sing,  earth,  in  verdant  robes  array'd, 
Its  herbs  and  flow'rs,  its  fruit  and  shade; 
People  with  life  of  various  forms, 

Of  fish,  and  fowl,  and  beasts,  and  worms. 

4  View  the  broad  sea's  majestic  plains, 
And  think  how  wide  its  Maker  reignJJ^ 
That  band  remotest  nations  joins, 

And  on  each  wave  his  goodness  shines. 

5  But  oh !  that  brighter  world  above, 
Where  lives  and  reigns  incarnate  love ! 
God's  only  Son,  in  flesh  array'd, 

For  man  a  bleeding  victim  made. 

6  Thither,  my  soul,  with  rapture  soar ! 
There,  in  the  land  of  praise  adore ; 
The  theme  demands  an  angel's  lay — 
Demands  an  everlasting  day. 

HYMN  31.    L.M. 

Rothwell  174.    Virginia  234. 

Providence;  or,  God  working  all  things  after  the  Cownsel  of 

his  own  Will. 

1  fllHY  ways,  O  Lord !  with  wise  design, 

X.    Are  fram'd  upon  thy  throne  above, 
And  ev'ry  dark  and  bending  line 
Meets  in  the  centre  of  thy  love. 

2  With  feeble  light,  and  half  obscure, 
Poor  mortals  thy  arrangements  view; 
Not  knowing  that  the  least  are  sure. 
And  the  mysterious  just  and  true. 


CREATION  AND 

3  Thy  flock,  thy  own  peculiar  care, 
Though  now  they  seem  to  roam  uney'd, 
Are  led  or  driven  only  where 

They  best  and  safest  may  abide. 

4  They  neither  know  nor  trace  the  wayj 
But,  trusting  to  thy  piercing  eye, 
None  of  their  feet  to  ruin  stray, 

Nor  shall  the  weakest  fail  or  die. 

5  My  favour'd  soul  shall  meekly  learn, 
To  lay  her  reason  at  thy  throne ; 
Too  weak  thy  secrets  to  discern, 

I'll  trust  thee  for  my  guide  alone. 

HYMN  32.  C.  M.    Steele. 

Staughton  264.    Abingdon  42.    Prov.  Coll.  10. 
Creation  and  Providence. 

1  T  ORD,when  our  raptur'd  thought  surveys 
J_4  Creation's  beauties  o'er, 

All  nature  joins  to  teach  thy  praise, 
And  bid  our  souls  adore. 

2  Where'er  we  turn  our  gazing  eyes, 

Thy  radiant  footsteps  shine ; 
Ten  thousand  pleasing  wonders  rise, 
And  speak  their  source  divine. 

3  The  living  tribes,  of  countless  forms, 

In  earth,  and  sea,  and  air, 
The  meanest  flies,  the  smallest  worms, 
Almighty  pow'r  declare. 

4  Thy  wisdom,  pow'r,  and  goodness,  Lord* 

In  all  thy  works  appear: 
And,  O !  let  man  thy  praise  record — 
Man,  thy  distinguished  care! 

5  From  thee  the  breath  of  life  he  drewj 

That  breath  thy  pow'r  maintains; 
Thy  tender  mercy,  ever  new, 
His  brittle  frame  sustains. 

6  Yet  nobler  favours  claim  his  praise, 

Of  reason's  light  possess'd; 
By  revelations  brightest  rays 
Still  more  divinely  bless  d. 


PROVIDENCE.  o. 

7  Thy  providence  his  constant  guard 

When  threat'ning  woes  impend, 
Or  will  th'  impending  dangers  ward, 
Or  timely  succours  lend. 

8  On  us  that  Providence  has  shone, 

With  gentle  smiling  rays; 
O  may  our  lips  and  lives  make  known 
Thy  goodness  and  thy  praise ! 

HYMN  33.  L.  M. 

Kingsbridge  88.    Green's  Hundie«kfi9. 
Providence  equitable  and  kin<t£.  Psalm  cvii. 

1  npHRO'  all  the  various  passing  scenes 

_1_    Of  life's  mistaken  ill  or  good; 
Thy  hand,  O  God !  conducts  unseen 
The  beautiful  vicissitude. 

2  Thou  givest,  with  paternal  care, 
Howe'er  unjustly  we  complain,  ^ 
To  each  their  necessary  share 

Of  joy  and  sorrow,  health  and  pain. 

3  Trust  we  to  youth,  or  friends,  or  pow'r, 
Fix  we  on  this  terrestrial  ball : 
When  most  secure  the  coming  hour, 
If  thou  see  fit,  may  blast  them  all. 

4  When  lowest  sunk  with  grief  and  shame, 
Fill'd  with  affliction's  bitter  cup, 

Lost  to  relations,  friends,  and  fame, 
Thy  pow'rful  hand  can  raise  us  up. 

5  Thy  pow'rful  consolations  cheer, 

Thy  smiles  suppress  the  deep-fetch'd  sigh, 
Thy  hand  can  dry  the  trickling  tear 
That  secret  wets  the  widow's  eye. 

6  All  things  on  earth,  and  all  in  heav'n, 
On  thy  eternal  will  depend: 

And  all  for  greater  good  were  giv'n, 
And  all  shall  in  thy  glory  end. 

7  This  be  my  care ;  to  all  beside 
Indiff'rent  let  my  wishes  be; 

*  Passion  be  calm,  and  dumb  be  pride, 
'And  fix'd,  O  God,  my  soul  on  thee.' 


34,  35  CREATION  AND 

HYMN  34.  C.  M.     Cowfier. 

Gainsborough  29.    Follott  181. 

The  Mysteries  of  Providence;  or,  Light  shining  out  of 

Darkness. 

1  1^1  OD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 
\Jf  His  wonders  to  perform ; 

He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never-failing  skill, 
He  treasures  "up  his  bright  designs 
And  works  his  sovereign  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take, 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  ybur  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace ; 
Behind  a  frowning  providence, 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  ev'ry  hour; 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flow'r. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  his  work  in  vain; 
God  is  his  own  interpreter. 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 

HYMN  35.  C.  M.    Beddome. 

Bedford  91.    Stamford  9. 
Mysteries  to  be  explained  hereafter.     John  xiii.  7. 

1  f^  REAT  God  of  providence !  thy  ways. 
\J(  Are  hid  from  mortal  sight; 
Wrapt  in  impenetrable  shades, 

Or  cloth 'd  with  dazzling  light. 

2  The  wond'rous  methods  of  thy  grace 

Evade  the  human  eye; 


PROVIDENCE.  Z 

The  nearer  we  attempt  t'  approach. 
The  farther  off  they  fly. 

3  But  in  the  world  of  bliss  above 

Where  thou  dost  ever  reign, 
These  myst'ries  shall  be  all  unveil'd, 
And  not  a  doubt  remain. 

4  The  Sun  of  righteousness  shall  there 

His  brightest  beams  display, 
And  not  a  hov'ring  cloud  obscure 
That  never-ending  day. 

HYMN  36.  C.  M.    Addison. 

Irish  171.    Exeter  4. 
The  Traveller's  Psalm. 

1  TTO  W  are  thy  servants  bless'd,  O  Lord, 
XJL  How  sure  is  their  defence . 
Eternal  wisdom  is  their  guide, 

Their  help  Omnipotence. 

2  In  foreign  realms,  and  lands  remote, 

Supported  by  thy  care, 
Through  burning  climes  they  pass  unhurt, 
And  breathe  in  tainted  air. 

3  When  by  the  dreadful  tempest  bome 

High  on  the  broken  wave, 
They  know  thou  art  not  slow  to  hear 
Nor  impotent  to  save. 

4  The  storm  is  laid,  the  winds  retire, 

Obedient  to  thy  will; 
The  sea,  that  roars  at  thy  command, 
At  thy  command  is  still. 

5  In  midst  of  dangers,  fears,  and  deaths, 

Thy  goodness  we'll  adore; 
We'll  praise  thee  for  thy  mercies  past, 
And  humbly  hope  for  more. 

6  Our  life,  while  thou  preserv'st  that  life, 

Thy  sacrifice  shall  be:  v 
And  death,  when  death  shall  be  our  lot, 
Shall  join  our  souls  to  thee. 


o7  CREATION  AND  PROVIDENCE. 

HYMN  37.  C.  M.     Steele. 

James's  1G3.    Elim  151.    Staughton  2M. 

Praise  for  the  Blessings  of  Providence  and  Orate. 

Psalm  exxxix. 

1  A  LMIGHTY  Father,  gracious  Lord, 
xV  Kind  guardian  of  my  days, 

Thy  mercies  let  my  heart  record 
In  songs  of  grateful  praise. 

2  In  life's  first  dawn,  my  tender  frame 

Was  thy  indulgent  care, 
Long  ere  I  could  pronounce  thy  name, 

Or  breathe  the  infant  pray 'r. 
[3  Around  my  path  what  dangers  rose ! 

What  snares  spread  all  my  road ! 
No  pow'r  could  guard  me  from  my  foes, 

But  my  preserver,  God. 

4  How  many  blessings  round  me  shone, 

Where'er  I  turn  d  my  eye ! 
How  many  past,  almost  unknown, 
Or  unregarded,  by!] 

5  Each  rolling  year  new  favours  brought 

From  thy  exhaustless  store ; 
But  ah  !  in  vain  my  lab'ring  thought 
Would  count  thy  mercies  o'er. 

6  While  sweet  reflection,  through  my  days, 

Thy  bounteous  hand  would  trace; 
Still  dearer  blessings  claim  thy  praise. 
The  blessings  of  thy  grace. 

7  Yes,  I  adore  thee,  gracious  Lord ! 

For  favours  more  divine ; 
That  I  have  known  thy  sacred  word, 
Where  all  thy  glories  shine. 

8  Lord,  when  this  mortal  frame  decays, 

And  ev'rv  weakness  dies, 
Complete  the  wonders  of  thy  grace, 
And  raise  me  to  the  skies. 
.9  Then  shall  my  joyful  pow'rs  unite 
In  more  exalted  lays. 


THE  FALL. 

And  'join'd  the  happy  sons  of  light 
In  everlasting  praise. 


THE  FALL. 

HYMN  38.  L.  M.    Dr.  Watts'a  Lyrics. 

Wareham  117.    Babylon  Streams  23. 
Original  Sin;  or,  The  first  and  second  Adam. 

1  k  DAM,  our  father  and  our  head, 

jjL  Transgress'd,  and  justice  doom'd  us  dead ! 
The  fiery  law  speaks  all  despair, 
There's  no  reprieve  or  pardon  there. 

2  "Call  a  bright  council  in  the  skies; 
Seraphs,  the  mighty  and  the  wise, 
Speak ;  are  you  strong  to  bear  the  load, 
The  weighty  vengeance  of  a  God? 

3  In  vain  we  ask ;  for  all  around 

Stand  silent  through  the  heav'nly  ground; 
There's  not  a  glorious  mind  above 
Has  half  the  strength  or  half  the  love, 

4  But  O !  unmeasurable  grace ! 

Th'  eternal  Son  takes  Adam's  place; 
Down  to  our  world  the  Saviour  flies, 
Stretches  his  arms,  and  bleeds,  and  dies. 

5  Amazing  work !  look  down,  ye  skies, 
Wonder  and  gaze  with  all  your  eyes! 
Y$  saints  below,  and  saints  "above, 
All  bow  to  this  mysterious  love. 

HYMN  39.  C.  M.    Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

Walsal237.    Ludlow  84. 
Indwelling  Sin  lamented. 

1  "l^tTTTH  tears  of  anguish  I  lament^ 

J  ▼     Here  at  thy  feet,  "my  God, 
My  passion,  pride,  and  discontent, 
And  vile  ingratitude. 

2  Sure  there  was  ne'er  a  heart  so  base* 

So  false  as  mine  has  been; 


40  THE  FALL. 

So  faithless  to  its  promises. 
So  prone  to  ev'ry  sin ! 

3  My  reason  tells  me  thy  commands 

Are  holy,  just,  and  true ; 
Tells  me  whate'er  my  God  demands 
Is  his  most  righteous  due. 

4  Reason  I  hear,  her  counsels  weigh, 

And  all  her  words  approve ; 
But  still  I  find  it  hard  r  obey, 
And  harder  yet  to  love. 
.1  How  long,  dear  Saviour,  shall  I  feel 
These  stragglings  in  my  breast  ? 
When  wilt  thou  bow  my  stubborn  will, 
And  give  my  conscience  rest? 

6  Break,  sov'reign  grace,  O  break  the  charm, 
And  set  the  captive  free : 
Reveal,  Almighty  God,  thine  arm, 
And  haste  to  rescue  me. 

HYMN  40.  S.  M. 

Wirksworth  158-    Stoke  207. 
The  ivil  Heart.    Jer.  xvii.  9.    Matt  xv.  1$. 

1    A  STONISH'D  and  distress'd, 
A.  I  turn  mine  eyes  within : 
My  heart  with  loads  of  guilt  opprest, 
The  seat  of  ev'iy  sin. 
C  What  crowds  of  evil  thoughts, 
What  vile  affections  there? 
Distrust,  presumption,  artful  guile^ 
Pride,  envy,  slavish  fear. 
3  Almighty  King  of  saints, 
These' tyrant  lusts  subdue; 
Expel  the  darkness  of  my  min^. 
And  all  my  pow'rs  renew. 
1  This  done,  my  cheerful  voice 
Shall  loud  hosannas  raise; 
Mv  soul  shall  glow  with  gratitude.. 
My  lips  proclaim  thy  praise. 


THE  FALL.  41,  42 

HYMN  41.  L.  M.     Cruttenden. 

Gould's  272.     Kingsbrictee  88-     Virginia  234. 
.  id  Holiness. 

1  TT7HAT  jarring  natures  dwell  within— • 

T  ?     Imperfect  grace,  remaining  sin  \ 
Nor  this  can  reign,  nor  that  prevail, 
Though  each  by  turns  my  heart  assail. 

2  Now  I  complain,  and  groan,  and  die ; 
Now  raise  my  songs  of  triumph  high; 
Sing  a  rebellious  passion  slain, 

Or  mourn  to  feel  it  live  again. 

3  One  happy  hour  beholds  me  rise, 
Borne  upwards  to  my  native  skies, 
While  faith  assists  my  soaring  flight 
To  realms  of  joy  and  worlds  of  light. 

4  Scarce  a  few  hours  or  minutes  roll, 
Ere  earth  reclaims  my  captive  soul; 
I  feel  its  sympathetic  force, 

And  headlong  urge  my  downward  course. 

5  How  short  the  joys  thy  visits  give; 
How  long  thine  absence,  Lord,  I  grieve ! 
What  clouds  obscure  my  rising  sun, 
Or  intercept  its  rays  at  noon ! 

[6  Again  the  Spirit  lifts  his  sword, 
And  pow'r  divine  attends  the  word; 
I  feel  the  aid  its  comforts  yield, 
And  vanquished  passions  quit  the  field.} 

7  Great  God,  assist  me  through  the  fight, 
Make  me  triumphant  in  thy  might; 
Thou  the  desponding  heart  canst  raise — 
The  vict'ry  mine,  and  thine  the  praise. 

HYMN  42.  L.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Ulverston  179.     Babylon  Streams  23. 
The  Effects  of  the  Fall  lamented.     Ps.  csix.  136,  159. 

1     A  RISE,  my  tenderest  thoughts,  arise ; 
A  To  torrents  melt  my  streaming  eyes; 
And  thou,  my  heart,  with  anguish  tee! 
Those  evils  which  thou  canst  not  heaL 
c2 


43  SCRIPTURE. 

2  See  human  nature  sunk  in  shame; 
See  scandals  pour'd  on  Jesus'  name; 
The  Father  wounded  through  the  Son; 
The  word  abus'd ;  the  soul  undone. 

3  Sec  the  short  course  of  vain  delight 
Closing  in  everlasting  night — 

In  flames,  that  no  abatement  know, 
Though  briny  tears  for  ever  flow. 

4  My  God,  1  feel  the  mournful  scene; 
My  bowels  yearn  o'er  dying  men; 
And  fain  my  pity  would  reclaim, 

And  snatch  the  firebrands  from  the  flame. 

5  But  feeble  my  compassion  proves, 
And  can  but  weep  where  most  it  loves; 
Thy  own  all-saving  arm  employ, 

And  turn  these  drops  of  grief  to  joy. 


SCRIPTURE. 

THE  PROPERTIES  OF  IT. 
HYMN  43.  C.  M. 

Michael's  119.    Sprague  166. 

The  inspired  Word,  a  System  of  Knowledge  and  Joy. 

Psalm  cxix.  105. 

1  TFOW  precious  is  the  book  divine, 
Xl  By  inspiration  giv'n ! 

Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine, 
To  guide  our  souls  to  heav'n. 

2  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts 

In  this  dark  vale  of  tears ; 
Life,  light,  and  joy,  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

3  This  lamp,  through  all  the  tedious  night 

Of  life,  shall  guide  our  way; 
Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  an  eternal  day. 


SCRIPTURE.  44,45 

HYMN  44.  L.  M.    Beddome. 

Portugal  97.     Mark's  65. 
The  Usefulness  of  the  Scriptures. 

1  Tl^HEN  Israel  through  the  desert  pass'd, 

TT     A  fiery  pillar  went  before, 
To  guide  them  through  the  dreary  waste, 
And  lessen  the  fatigues  they  bore. 

2  Such  is  thy  glorious  word,  O  God ! 
'Tis  for  our  light  and  guidance  giv'n ; 
It  sheds  a  lustre  all  abroad, 

And  points  the  path  to  bliss  and  heav'n.. 

0  It  fills  the  soul  with  sweet  delight, 
And  quickens  its  inactive  pow'rs; 
It  sets  our  wand' ring  footsteps  right; 
Displays  thy  love,  and  kindles  ours: 

4  Its  promises  rejoice  our  hearts ; 
Its  doctrines  are  divinely  true ; 
Knowledge  and  pleasure  it  imparts ; 
It  comforts  and  instructs  us  too. 

5  Ye  favour'd  lands,  who  have  this  word, 
Ye  saints,  who  feel  its  saving  pow'r — 
Unite  your  tongues  to  praise  the  Lord, 
And  his  distinguish'd  grace  adore. 

HYMN  45.  CM.    Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

Staugbton  264.    New-Yoik  33.    Prov.  Coll.  10. 

The  Riches  of  God's  Word. 

1  T  ET  avarice,  from  shore  to  shore, 
JLi  Her  fav'rite  god  pursue; 

Thv  word,  O  Lord,  we  value  more 
Than  India  or  Peru. 

2  Here,  mines  of  knowledge,  love,  and  joy, 

Are  open'd  to  our  sight; 

The  purest  gold  without  alloy, 

And  gems  divinely  bright. 

3  The  councils  of  redeeming  grace 

These  sacred  leaves  untold; 
And  here  the  Saviour's  lovely  face 
Our  raptur'd  eyes  behold. 


46  SCRIPTURE. 

4  Here,  light  descending  from  above 

Directs  our  doubtful  feet; 
Here,  promises  of  heav'nly  love 
Our  ardent  wishes  meet. 

5  Our  num'rous  griefs  are  here  redrest, 

And  all  our  wants  supply'd: 
Naught  we  can  ask  to  make  us  blest 
Is  in  this  book  denied. 

6  For  these  inestimable  gains, 

That  so  enrich  the  mind, 
O  may  we  search  with  eager  pains, 
Assur'd  that  we  shall  find ! 

HYMN  46.  C.  M.     Steele. 

Michael's  119.     Evans's  190. 
The  Excellency  and  Sufficiency  of  the  Holy  Scriptures. 

1  T7IATHER  of  mercies!  in  thy  word 
_F    What  endless  glory  shines! 
For  ever  be  thy  name  ador'd 

For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  Here  may  the  wretched  sons  of  want 

Exhaustless  riches  find; 
Riches  above  what  earth  can  grant, 
And  lasting  as  the  mind. 

3  Here,  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows 

And  yields  a  free  repast ; 
Sublimcr  sweets  than  nature  knows 

Invite  the  longing  taste. 
,   4  Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 

Spreads  heav'nly  peace  around; 
And  life,  and  everlasting  joys, 

Attend  the  blissful  sound.  * 
[  5  O  may  these  heav'nly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 

And  still  increasing  light! 

6  Divine  instructor,  gracious  Lord ! 
Be  thou  for  ever  near; 


THE    LAW.  47,  4i 

Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word, 
And  view  my  Saviour  there ! 


THE  LAW. 

THE  MORAL  LAW,  &c. 
HYMN  47.  C.  M.    Dr.  Gibbons. 

Salem  139.     Braintroe  25. 
Our  duty  to  God.    Exod.  xx.  3—12. 

1  PTIHAT  God,  who  made  the  worlds    on 

A    And  air,  and  earth,  and  sea,  [high, 

Own  as  thy  God;  and  to  his  name 
In  homage  bow  the  knee. 

2  Let  not  a  shape,  which  hands  have  wrought 

Of  wood,  or  clay,  or  stone, 
Be  deem'd  thy  God;  nor  think  him  like 
Aught  thou  hast  seen  or  known. 

3  Take  not  in  vain  the  name  of  God ; 

Nor  must  thou  ever  dare, 
To  make  thy  falsehoods  pass  for  truth, 
By  his  dread  name  to  swear. 

4  That  day  on  which  he  bids  thee  rest 

From  toil,  to  pray  and  praise- 
That  day  keep  holy  to  the  Lord, 
And  consecrate  its  rays. 

5  O  may  that  God,  wTho  gave  these  laws, 

Write  them  on  ev'ry  heart ; 
That  all  may  feel  their  living  pow'r, 
Nor  from  his  paths  depart ! 

HYMN  48.  C.  M.    Dr.  Gibbons 

Worksop  31.     Gainsborough  29. 
Our  Duty  to  our  JVcigkbour. 

\  fllHY  sire,  and  her  who  brought  thee  forth, 
JL   With  all  thy     ind  and  might, 
Fear,  love,  and  serve;  so  shall  thy  days 
Be  num'rousj  calm,  and  bright. 


49  SCRIPTURE. 

2  The  blood  of  man  thou  shalt  not  shed, 

Its  voice  will  pierce  the  sky ; 
And  thou,  by  the  just  laws  of  "heav'n, 
For  the  dire  crime  shalt  die. 

3  To  thine  own  couch  thou  shalt  not  take 

A  wife  but  her  thine  own  : 
Vast  is  the  guilt,  and  on  thine  head 

Heav'n  darts  its  vengeance  down. 
4-  Thou  shalt  not,  or  from  friend  or  foe, 

Take  aught  by  force  or  stealth ; 
Thy  goods,  thy  stores,  must  grow  from  right, 

Or  God  will  curse  thy  wealth. 

5  No  man  shalt  thou,  by  a  false  charge, 

Or  crush  or  brand  with  shame ; 
Dear  as  thine  own,  so  wills  thy  God, 
Must  be  his  life  and  name. 

6  Thy  soul  one  wish  shall  not  let  loose 

For  that  which  is  not  thine; 

Live  in  thy  lot,  or  small  or  great, 

For  God  has  drawn  the  line. 

[Itylnn  4*,  vcr.  5,  may  be  added  here] 

HYMN  49.  L.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Green's  Hundred  8i.    Fawcett  1-4. 

The  Sinner  found  teaming.     Dan.  v.  27. 

1  T>  AISE,  thoughtless  sinner,  raise  thine  eye ; 
JL%<  Behold  the  balance  lifted  high ; 
There  shall  God's  justice  be  display'd, 
And  there  thy  hope  and  life  be  weigh'd. 

2  See,  in  one  scale,  his  perfect  law ! 

Mark  with  what  force  its  precepts  draw; 

Wouldst  thou  the  awful  test  sustain, 

Thy  works  how  light,  thy  thoughts  how  vain  ? 

3  Behold !  the  hand  of  God  appears 
To  trace  those  dreadful  characters; 
'  TekeU  thy  soul  is  wanting  found,' 

«  And  wrath  shall  smite  thee  to  the  ground  !' 

4  Let  sudden  fears  thy  nerves  unbrace ; 
Confusion  wild  o'crspread  thy  face ! 


THE    LAW.  50,  51 

Through  all  thy  thoughts  let  anguish  roll, 
And  deep  repentance  melt  thy  soul. 

5  One  only  hope  may  yet  prevail — 
Christ  in  the  scripture  turns  the  scale; 
Still  doth  the  gospel  publish  peace, 
And  show  a  Saviour's  righteousness. 

6  Jesus,  exert  thy  pow'r  to  save, 

Deep  on  this  heart  thy  truth  engrave ; 
Great  God,  the  load  of  guilt  remove, 
That  trembling  lips  may  sing  thy  love. 

HYMN  50.  L.  M. 

Babylon  Streams  23.     Kingsbridge  38. 
The  practical  Use  of  the  moral  Law  to  the  convinced  Sinner. 

1  TTERE,  Lord!  my  soul  convicted  stands 
XX  Of  breaking  all  thy  ten  commands: 
And  on  me  justly  might 'st  thou  pour 
Thy  wrath  in  one  eternal  show'r. 

2  But,  thanks  to  God !  its  loud  alarms 
Have  warn'd  me  of  approaching  harms; 
And  now,  O  Lord,  my  wants  I  see ; 

Lost  and  undone,  I  come  to  thee. 

3  I  see  my  fag-leaf  righteousness 
-Can  ne'er  thy  broken  law  redress : 
Yet,  in  thy  gospel-plan  I  see 
There's  hope  of  pardon  e'en  for  me. 

4  Here  I  behold  thy  wonders,  Lord ! 
How  Christ  hath,'to  thy  law,  restored 
Those  honours,  on  th'  atoning  day, 
Which  guilty  sinners  took  away. 

5  Amazing  wisdom,  pow'r,  and  love, 
Display'd  to  rebels  from  above  ! 
Do  thou,  O  Lord,  my  faith  increase, 
To  love  and  trust  thy  plan  of  grace. 

HYMN  51.  C.  M.     Covofier. 

Burford  193.    Worksop  31. 
Illegal  Obedience  followed  by  Evangelical. 

1  T^TO  strength  of  nature  can  suffice 
l^i   To  serve  the  Lord  aright; 


52  SCRIPTURE. 

And  what  she  has,  she  misapplies, 
For  want  of  clearer  light. 

2  How  long  beneath  the  law  I  lay, 

In  bondage  and  distress  ! 
I  toil'd,  the  precept  to  obey ; 
But  toil'd  without  success. 

3  Then,  to  abstain  from  outward  sin 

Was  more  than  I  could  do; 
Now,  if  I  feel  its  pow'r  within, 
I  feel  I  hate  it  too: 

4  Then,  all  my  servile  works  were  done 

A  righteousness  to  raise ; 
Now,  freely  chosen  in  the  Son, 
I  freely  choose  his  ways. 

5  'What  shall  I  do?'  was  then  the  word, 

■  That  I  may  worthier  grow  ? 
•What  shall  I" render  to  the  Lord?' 
Is  my  inquiry  now. 

6  To  see  the  law  by  Christ  fulfill'd, 

And  hear  his  pard'ning  voice, 
Changes  a  slave  into  a  child, 
And  duty  into  choice. 

HYMN  52.  L.  M.  Dr.  Wattes  Lyric  Poems. 

PauTs  246.     Green's  Hundred  69. 
The  Law  and  the  Gospel;  or,  Christ  a  Refuge. 

1  f^URST  be  the  man,  for  ever  curst, 
\J  ■  That  doth  one  wilful  sin  commit ; 

*  Death  and  damnation  for  the  first, 
4  Without  relief,  and  infinite.' 

2  Thus  Sinai  roars,  and  round  the  earth 
Thunder,  and  fire,  and  vengeance,  flings; 
But  Jesus,  thy  dear  gasping  breath, 
And  Calvary,  say  gentler  things. 

3  ■  Pardon,  and  grace,  and  boundless  love, 
'  Streaming  along  a  Saviour's  blood ; 

'  And  life,  and  joys,  and  crowns  above, 

•  Obtain'd  by  a  dear  bleeding  God.' 


THE  LAW.  53 

4  Hark,  how  he  prays  (the  charming  sound 
Dwells  on  his  dying  lips)  'Fo7'give." 
And  ev'ry  groan  and  gaping  wound 
Cries, « Father,  let  the  rebels  live !' 

5  Go,  you  that  rest  upon  the  law, 
And  toil  and  seek  salvation  there; 
Look  to  the  flame  that  Moses  saw, 
And  shrink,  and  tremble,  and  despair ; 

6  But  I'll  retire  beneath  the  cross — 
Saviour,  at  thy  dear  feet  I'll  lie ; 

And  the  keen  sword,  that  justice  draws, 
Flaming  and  red,  shall  pass  me  by. 

HYMN  53.  148th.     Cowfier. 

Eagle  Street  16.    Grove  125. 

The  Ceremonial  Law.    Heb.  iv.  2. 

SRAEL,  in  ancient  days, 
Not  only  had  a  view 
Of  Sinai  in  a  blaze, 
But  learn'd  the  gospel  too; 
The  types  and  figures  were  a  glass, 


I 


In  which  they  saw  the  Saviour's  face. 
The  paschal  sacrifice, 
And  blood-besprinkled  door, 
Seen  with  enlighten'd  eyes, 
And  once  apply'd  with  pow'r, 

Would  teach  the  need  of  other  blood 

To  reconcile  an  angry  God. 

The  lamb,  the  dove,  set  forth 
His  perfect  innocence, 
Whose  blood  of  matchless  worth 
Should  be  the  soul's  defence; 

For  he,  who  can  for  sin  atone, 

Must  have  no  failings  of  his  own. 
The  scape-goat  on  his  head 
The  people  s  trespass  bore, 
And,  to  the  desert  led, 
Was  to  be  seen  no  more; 

In  him  our  Surety  seem'd  to  say, 

*;  Behold,  I  bear  your  sins  away." 


54  SCRIPTURE. 

5  Dipt  in  his  fellow's  blood, 

The  living  bird  went  free ! 
The  type,  well  understood, 
Express'd  the  sinner's  plea; 
Describ  d  a  guilty  soul  enlarg'd, 
And  by  a  Saviour's  death  discharg'd. 
§  Jesus,  I  love  to  trace, 

Throughout  the  sacred  page. 
The  footsteps  of  thy  grace, 
The  same  in  ev'ry  ace ! 
O  grant  that  I  may  faithful  be, 
To  clearer  light,  vouchsafed  to  me. 


THE  GOSPEL. 

HYMN  54.  L.  M.    Beddome. 

Portugal  97.    Langdon  217. 
The  Gospel  of  Christ. 

1  f^i  OD,  m  the  gospel  of  his  Son, 

\M  Makes  his  eternal  councils  known; 
'Tis  here  his  richest  mercy  shines, 
And  truth  is  drawn  in  fairest  lines. 

2  Here,  sinners  of  an  humble  frame 
May  taste  his  grace,  and  learn  his  name; 
'Tis  writ  in  characters  of  blood, 
Severely  just,  immensely  good. 

3  Here,  Jesus,  in  ten  thousand  ways 
His  soul-attracting  charms  displays, 
Recounts  his  poverty  and  pains, 
And  tells  his  love  in  melting  strains. 

4  Wisdom  its  dictates  here  imparts, 

To  form  our  minds,  to  cheer  our  hearts; 
Its  influence  makes  the  sinner  live, 
It  bids  the  drooping  saint  revive. 

5  Our  raging  passions  it  controls, 
And  comfort  yields  to  contrite  souls; 
It  brings  a  better  world  in  view, 

And  guides  us  all  our  jodrney  through* 


THE  GOSPEL.  55,56 

6  May  this  blest  volume  ever  lie 
Close  to  my  heart,  and  near  my  eye, 
Till  life's  last  hour  my  soul  engage, 
And  be  my  chosen  heritage. 

HYMN  55.  C.  M.    Dr.  Gibbons. 

Irish  171.     Cambridge  New  74. 
77ie  Gospel  worthy  of  all  Acceptation.     1  Tim.  i.  13. 

1  JESUS,  th'  eternal  Son  of  God, 
tl    Whom  Seraphim  obey, 

The  bosom  of  the  Father  leaves, 
And  enters  human  clay. 

2  Into  our  sinful  world  he  comes, 

The  messenger  of  grace, 
And  on  the  bloody  tree  expires, 
A  victim  in  our  place. 

3  Transgressors  of  the  deepest  stain 

In  him  salvation  find: 
His  blood  removes  the  foulest  guilt, 
His  Spirit  heals  the  mind. 

4  Our  Jesus  saves  from  sin  and  hell; 

His  words  are  true  and  sure; 
And  on  this  rock  our  faith  may  rest 
Immoveably  secure. 

5  O  let  these  tidings  be  receiv'd 

With  universal  joy, 
And  let  the  high  angelic  praise 
Our  tuneful  pow'rs  employ ! 

6  '  Glory  to  God,  who  gave  his  Son 

'To  bear  our  shame  and  pain! 
*  Hence  peace  on  earth,  and  grace  to  men, 
'  In  endless  blessings  reign.' 

HYMN  56.  C.  M. 

Wiltshire  110.     Oxford  177. 
The  Gospel  a  Feast.     Isaiah  ixv.  6. 

1  £\^  Sion,  his  most  holy  mount, 
"_J  God  will  a  feast  prepare, 
And  Israel's  sons  and  Gentile  lands 
Shall  in  the  banquet  share. 


57  SCRIPTURE. 

2  Marrow  and  fatness  are  the  food 

His  bounteous  hand  bestows: 
Wine  on  the  lees,  and  well  refin'd, 
In  rich  abundance  flows. 

3  See  to  the  vilest  of  the  vile 

A  free  acceptance  giv'n! 
See  rebels,  by  adopting  grace, 
Sit  with  the  heirs  of  heav'n ! 

4  The  pain'd,  the  sick,  the  dying,  now 

To  ease  and  health  restor'd, 
With  eager  appetites  partake 
The  plenties  of  the  board. 

5  But,  O,  what  draughts  of  bliss  unknown, 

What  dainties  shall  be  giv'n, 
When,  with  the  myriads  round  the  throne, 
We  join  the  feast  of  heav'n ! 

6  There  joys  immeasurably  high 

Shall  overflow  the  soul, 
And  springs  of  lift  that  never  dry, 
In  thousand  channels  roll. 

HYMN  57.  148th.  Altered  by  Tofilady. 

Portsmouth  New  144.    Jubilee  New  197. 
The  Jubilee. 

LOW  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 
The  gladly  solemn  sound! 
Let  all  the  nations  know, 
To  earth's  remotest  bound, 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransom rd  sinners,  home. 
Exalt  the  Lamb  of  God, 
The  sin-atoning  Lamb; 
Redemption  by  his  blood 
Thro1  all  the  lands  proclaim  : 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come;  Return,  8cc._ 
3    Ye,  who  have  sold  for  nought 
The  heritage  above, 
Shall  have  it  back  unbought, 
The  gift  of  Jesus'  love: 
The  year' of  Jubi}.<:e  is  come;  Return,  &c. 


B 


THE  GOSPEL.  58 

4  Ye  slaves  of  sin  and  hell, 

Your  liberty  receive ; 
And  safe  in  Jesus  dwell, 
And  blest  in  Jesus  live ; 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  came ;  Return,  Sec. 

5  Ye  hapless  debtors,  know 

The  sov'reign  grace  of  heav'n ; 
Though  sums  immense  ye  owe, 
A  free  discharge  is  giv'n: 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come;  Return,  &c. 

6  The  gospel-trumpet  hear, 

The  news  of  pard'ning  grace: 
Ye  happy  souls,  draw  near, 
Behold  your  Saviour's  face  : 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come;  Return,  &c. 

7  Jesus,  our  great  High-Priest, 

Has  full  atonement  made; 
Ye  weary  spirits,  rest; 

Ye  mournful  souls,  be  glad  ! 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransom 'd  sinners,  home. 

HYMN  58.  L.  M.    Br.  Doddridge. 

Gloucester  12.     Derby  169. 
The  Gospel  Jubilee.    Psalm  lxxxix.  15. 

1  T  OUD  let  the  trumpet  sound, 

JLi  And  spread  the  joyful  tidings  round; 
Let  ev'ry  soul  with  transport  hear, 
And  hail  the  Lord's  accepted  year. 

2  Ye  debtors,  whom  he  gives  to  know 
That  you  ten  thousand  talents  owe, 
When  humble  at  his  feet  you  fall, 
Your  gracious  God  forgives  them  all. 

3  Slaves,  that  have  borne  the  heavy  chain 
Of  sin  and  hell's  tyrannic  reign, 

To  liberty  assert  your  claim, 

And  urge  the  great  Redeemer's  name. 

4  The  rich  inheritance  of  heav'n, 
YTour  joy,  your  boast,  is  freely  giv'n ; 


59,  60  SCRIPTURE. 

Fair  Salem  your  arrival  waits, 
With  golden  streets  and  pearly  gates. 

5  Her  blest  inhabitants  no  more 
Bondage  and  poverty  deplore; 

No  debt,  but  love  immensely  great; 
Their  joy  still  rises  with  the  debt. 

6  ()  happy  souls,  that  know  the  sound, 
Celestial  light  their  stops  surround, 
And  show  that  Jubilee  begun, 
Which  through  eternal  years  shall  run. 

HYMN  59.  C.  M.    Dr.  S.  Stennett. 
Oxford  177.    Hammond 290. 

The  rrlorious  Ootpcl  of  thr  tdctSed  God.     1  Tim.  1.  11. 

1  "YMfHAT  wisdom,  majesty,  and  grace, 

Tv     Through  all  the  gospel  shine  ! 
'Tis  God  that  speaks,  and  we  confess 
The  doctrine  most  divine. 

2  Down  from  his  starry  throne  on  high, 

Th'  almighty  Saviour  comes; 
Lays  his  bright  robes  of  glory  by, 
And  feeble  flesh  assumes. 

3  The  mighty  debt,  that  sinners  ow'd, 

Upon  the  cross  he  pays  ; 
Then  thro'  the  clouds  ascends  to  God, 
'Midst  shouts  of  loftiest  praise. 

4  There  he  our  great  High-Priest  appears 

Before  his  Father's  throne; 
Mingles  his  merits  with  our  tears, 
And  poors  salvation  down. 

5  Great  God,  with  rev'rence  we  adore 

Thy  justice  and  thy  grace  : 
And  on  thy  faithfulness  and  pow'r 
Our  firm  dependence  place. 

HYMN  60.  L.  M.    Dr.  Wattes  Sermons 

(.(>uld's27-2.    Mark's  65.    Ul  version  179. 

Thr  Qotpel  ifi  th<    Power  of  God  to  Salvation.     Rom.  i.  16. 

1  "ITTTHAT  shall  the  dying  sinner  do, 
T  t    That  seeks  relief  for  all  his  woe  ? 


THE  GOSPEL.  F*l 

Where  shall  the  guilty  conscience  find 
Ease  for  the  torment  of  the  mind;* 

2  How  shall  we  get  our  crimes  forgiv'n, 
Or  form  our  natures  fit  for  heav'n? 
Can  souls,  all  o'er  defil'd  with  sin, 

Make  their  own  pow'rs  and  passions  clean*' 

3  In  vain  we  search,  in  vain  we  try, 
Till  Jesus  brings  his  gospel  nigh; 
'Tis  there  that  pow'r  and  glory  dwell, 
Which  save  rebellious  souls  from  hell. 

\  This  is  the  pillar  of  our  hope, 
That  bears  our  fainting  spirits  up; 
We  read  the  grace,  we  trust  the  word, 
And  find  salvation  in  the  Lord. 

5  Let  men  or  angels  dig  the  mines, 
Where  nature's  golden  treasure  shines; 
Brought  near  the  doctrine  of  the  cross, 
All  nature's  gold  appears  but  dross. 

6  Should  vile  blasphemers,  with  disdain, 
Pronounce  the  truths  of  Jesus  vain, 
We'll  meet  the  scandal  and  the  shame, 
And  sing  and  triumph  in  his  name. 
HYMN  Cl.  C.  M.    Dr.  IVam's  Sermo 

London  180.    FbSeff  181. 
A  rational  Defence  of  the  OotpeT. 

1  Cl  HALL  atheists  dare  insult  the  cross 
^  Of  our  incarnate  God  ? 

Shall  infidels  revile  his  truth, 
And  trample  on  his  blood  ? 

2  What  if  he  choose  mysterious  ways 

To  cleanse  us  from  our  faults; 
May  not  the  works  of  sov'reign  grace 
Transcend  our  feeble  thoughts  t 

3  What  if  his  gospel  bid  us  strive 

With  Beth,  and  self,  and  sin? 
The  prize  is  most  divinely  bright 
That  we  are  call'd  to  win. 

4  What  if  the  men  despis'd  on  earth, 

Still  of  his  grace  partake  > 


62  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

This  but  confirms  his  truth  the  more; 
For  so  the  prophets  spake. 

5  Do  some,  that  own  his  sacred  truth, 

Indulge  their  souls  in  sin  ? 
None  should  reproach  the  Saviour's  name ; 
His  laws  are  pure  and  clean. 

6  Then  let  our  faith  be  firm  and  strong 

Our  lips  profess  his  word  ; 
Nor  ever  shun  those  holy  men, 
Who  fear  and  love  the  Lord. 


SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES  AND 
BLESSINGS. 

HYMN  62.  5,  6.     Tofilady's  altered. 

Bourton  50.    Haughton  68. 
Everlasting  Love,  Electing  Grace,  and  Personal  Holiness. 

1  TTOW  happy  are  we, 
XT  Our  election  who  see, 

And  venture,  O  Lord,  for  salvation  on  thee ! 

In  Jesus  approv'c, 

Eternally  lov'd, 
Upheld  by  thy  power  we  cannot  be  mov'd. 

2  'Tis  sweet  to  recline 

On  the  bosom  divine,  [thine : 

And  experience  the   comforts   peculiar  to 

While,  born  from  above, 

And  upheld  by  thy  love, 
With  singing  and'  triumph  to  Zion  we  move. 

3  Our  seeking  thy  face 

Was  all  of  thy  grace,  [praise: 

Thy  mercy  demands  and  shall  have  all  the 

No  sinner  can  be 

Beforehand  with  thee, 
Thy  grace  is  preventing,  almighty,  and  free. 

4  Our  Saviour  and  friend 
His  love  shall  extend, 

It  knew  no  beginning,  and  never  shall  end: 


COVENANT  OF  GRACE.  63 

Whom  once  he  receives 
His  Spirit  ne'er  leaves ; 
Nor  ever  repents  of  the  grace  that  he  gives. 

5  This  proof  we  would  give 

That  thee  we  receive ;  [believe : 

Thou  art  precious  alone  to  the  souls  that 

Be  precious  to  us! 

All  besides  is  as  dross,  [cross. 

Compar'd  with  thy  love  and  the  blood  of  thy 

PART  THE  SECOND. 

6  Vet  one  thing  we  want, 
More  holiness  grant ! 

For  more  of  thy  mind  and  thy  image  we  pant ; 

Thine  image  impress 

On  thy  favourite  race ; 
O  fashion  and  polish  thy  vessels  of  grace!    - 
7.     Thy  workmanship  we 

More  fully  would  be ;  [to  thee : 

Lord,  stretch  out  thine  hand,  and  conform  us 

While  onward  we  move 

To  Canaan  above, 
Come,7?//  us  with  holiness,^//  us  with  love. 
8      Vouchsafe  us  to  know 

More  of  thee  below ; 
Thus  fit  us  for  heav'n,  and  glory  bestow : 

Our  harps  shall  be  tun'd, 

The  Lamb  shall  be  crown'd, 
Salvation  to  Jesus  thro'  heav'n  shall  resound. 

HYMN  63.  L.  M.    Beddome. 

Kingsbridge  88.    Lewton  30. 
The  Consequences  of  Election.    Rom.  viii.  33 — 39. 

1  VM7"HO  shall  condemn  to  endless  flames 

T  ▼  The  chosen  people  of  our  God! 
Since,  in  thy  book  of  life  their  names 
Are  fairly  writ  in  Jesus'  blood. 

2  He  for  the  sins  of  all  th'  elect, 
Hath  a  complete  atonement  made  : 
And  justice  never  can  expect 

That  the  same  debt  should  twice  be  paid* 
D 


64  scripture  doctrines; 

3  Not  tribulation,  nakedness, 
The  famine,  peril,  or  the  sword; 
Not  persecution,  or  distress, 

Can  separate  from  Christ  the  Lord. 

4  Nor  life,  nor  death,  nor  depth,  nor  height^ 
Nor  pow'rs  below,  nor  pow'rs  above; 
Not  present  things  nor  things  to  come. 
Can  change  his  purposes  of  love. 

5  His  sov'reign  mercy  knows  no  end, 
His  faithfulness  shall  still  endure; 
And  those,  who  on  his  word  depend, 
Shall  find  his  word  for  ever  sure. 

HYMN  64.  148th.    L.  H.  C. 

Bethesda  112.     Eagle  Street  1G.     Hinton  266.- 

Kternal  and  Unchangeable  Love. 

2  Tim.  i.  12.— Chap.  ii.  13.— Phil.  i.  6. 

1  f\  MY  distrustful  heart, 

vJ  How  small  thy  faith  appears* 
But  greater,  Lord,  thou  ait 
Than  all  my  doubts  and  fears: 
Did  Jesus  once  upon  me  shine? 
Then  Jesus  is  for  ever  mine. 

2  Unchangeable  his  will, 

Though  dark  may  be  my  frame; 

His  loving  heart  is  still 
Eternally  the  same: 
My  soul  through  many  changes  goes; 
His  love  no  variation  knows. 

3  Thou,  Lord,  wilt  carry  on, 

And  perfectly  perform, 
The  work  thou  hast  begun 
In  me,  a  sinful  worm : 

'Midst  all  my  fears,  and  sin,  and  woe, 

Thy  Spirit  will  not  let  me  go. 

4  The  bowels  of  thy  grace 

At  first  did  freely  move: 

I  still  shall  see  thy  face, 
And  feel  that  God  is  love: 
Myself  into  thy  arms  I  cast, 
Lord,  save,  O  save  my  soul  at  last. 


COVENANT  OF  GRACE.  65 

HYMN  65.    8.  7.  4. 

Lewes  63.    Painswick  162. 
The  Godly  Consideration  of  Election  in  Christ  comfortable. 

1  CJONS  we  are,  through  God's  election, 
O  Who  in  Jesus  Christ  believe : 

By  eternal  destination, 

Sov'reign  grace  we  here  receive : 
Lord  thy  mercy 
Does  both  grace  and  glory  give. 

2  Ev'ry  fallen  soul,  by  sinning, 

Merits  everlasting  pain ; 
But  thy  love,  without  beginning, 

Has  restor'd  thy  sons  again : 
Countless  millions 
Shall  in  life,  through  Jesus,  reign. 

3  Pause,  my  soul !  adore,  and  wonder ! 

Ask,  « O  why  such  love  to  me  V 
Grace  hath  put  me  in  the  number 

Of  the  Saviour's  family  : 
Hallelujah  ! 
Thanks,  eternal  thanks  to  thee ! 

4  Since  that  love  had  no  beginning, 

And  shall  never,  never  cease ; 
Keep,  O  keep  me,  Lord,  from  sinning ! 

Guide  me  in  the  way  of  peace,! 
Make  me  walk  in 
All  the  paths  of  holiness. 
•5  When  I  quit  this  feeble  mansion, 

And  my  soul  returns  to  thee; 
Let  the  pow  'r  of  thy  ascension 

Manifest  itself  in  mej 
Through  thy  Spirit, 
Give  the  final  victory  • 
6  When  the  angel  sounds  the  trumpet; 

When  my  soul  and  body  join ; 
When  my  Saviour  comes  to  judgment; 

Bright  in  majesty  divine; 
Let  me  triumph 
In  thy  righteousness  as  mine, 


66  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

7  When  in  that  blest  habitation, 

Which  my  God  has  fore-ordain'd ; 

When  in  glory's  full  possession, 
I  with  saints  and  angels  stand; 

Free  grace  only 

Shall  resound  through  Canaan's  land. 

HYMN  66.    6.  8.  4.     Oliver. 

Lconi  90. 

The  Covenant  of  Ood. 

1  FiiHE  God  of  Abram  praise, 

A    Who  reigns  enthron'd  above; 
Ancient  of  everlasting  days, 

And  God  of  love ! 
Jehovah,  great  I  AM ! 

By  earth  and  heav'n  confest, 
I  bow,  and  bless  the  sacred  name 
For  ever  bless'd. 

2  The  God  of  Abram  praise ; 

At  whose  supreme  command, 
From  earth  I  rise,  and  seek  the  joys 

At  his  right  hand : 
I'd  all  on  earth  forsake, 

Its  wisdom,  fame  and  pow'r: 
And  him  my  only  portion  make, 
My  shield  and  tow'r. 

3  The  God  of  Abram  praise, 

Whose  all-sufficient  grace 
Shall  guide  me,  all  my  happy  days, 

In  all  his  ways: 
He  calls  a  worm  his  friend, 

He  calls  himself  my  God ! 
And  he  shall  save  me  to  the  end, 
Through  Jesus'  blood. 

4  He  by  himself  hath  sworn; 

I  on  his  oath  depend ; 
1  shall,  on  eagles'  wings  upborne, 
To  heaven  ascend; 


COVENANT  OF  GRACE.  66 

I  shall  behold  his  face, 

I  shall  his  pow'r  adore; 
And  sing  the  wonders  of  his  grace 
For  evermore. 


Si 


PART  THE  SECWD. 

5  Though  nature's  strength  decay, 

And  earth  and  hell  withstand; 
To  Canaan's  bounds  I  urge  my  way 

At  God's  command: 
The  wat'ry  deep  I  pass 

With  Jesus  in  my  view, 
And  through  the  howling  wilderness 
My  way  pursue. 

6  The  goodly  land  I  see 

With  peace  and  plenty  blest; 
The  land  of  sacred  liberty 

And  endless  rest  : 
There  milk  and  honey  flow, 
And  oil  and  wine  abound; 
And  trees  of  life  for  ever  grow, 
With  mercy  crown'd. 

7  There  dwells  the  Lord  our  King, 

The  Lord  our  righteousness! 
Triumphant  o'er  the  world  and  sin, 

The  Prince  of  Peace: 
On  Sion's  sacred  height 

His  kingdom  still  maintains; 
And  glorious,  with  his  saints  in  light, 
For  ever  reigns. 

8  The  ransom 'd  nations  bow 

Before  the  Saviour's  face, 
Joyful  their  radiant  crowns  they  throw, 

O'erwhelm'd  with  grace: 
He  shows  his  scars  of  love : 

They  kindle  to  a  flame, 
And  sound  through  all  the  worlds  above, 
'The  slaughter'd  Lamb!' 


67,  68  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

9  The  whole  triumphant  host 
Give  thanks  to  God  on  high, 
♦  Hail,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost!' 

They  ever  cry : 
Hail  Abram'^bpd  and  mine! 

I  join  the  heWenly  lays; 
All  might  and  majesty  are  thine, 
And  endless  praise. 

HYMN  67.  C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Missionary  237.     Worksop  31.     Salem  139. 
Support  in  God's  Covenant  under  Trouble.    2  Sam.  xxiii.  5. 

1  ~Vfl~Y  God,  the  cov'nant  of  thy  love 
-LtX  Abides  for  ever  sure ; 

And  in  his  matchless  grace,  I  feel 
My  happiness  secure. 

2  What,  though  my  house  be  not  with  thee 

As  nature  could  desire  ? 
To  nobler  joys,  than  nature  gives, 
Thy  servants  all  aspire. 

3  Since  thou,  the  everlasting  God, 

My  Father  art  become ; 
Jesus  my  Guardian  and  my  Friend, 
And  heav'n  my  final  home; 

4  I  welcome  all  thy  sov'reign  will, 

For  all  that  will  is  love ; 
And  when  I  know  not  what  thou  dost, 
I  wait  the  light  above. 

5  Thy  cov'nant  the  last  accent  claims 

Of  this  poor  fault 'ring  tongue; 
And  that  shall  the  first  notes  employ 
Of  my  celestial  song. 

HYMN  68.   112th.    Bentley's  Collection. 

Scarborough  003.     Hoxton  121. 
Pleading  the  Covenant.     Psalm  lxxiv.  20. 

1  f\  LORD,  my  God!  whose  sov'reign  love 
\3  Is  still  the  same,  nor  e'er  can  move, 
Look  to  the  covenant,  and  see, 
Has  not  thy  love  been  shown  to  me? 


COVENANT  OF  GRACE.  69 

Remember  me,  my  dearest  Friend, 
And  love  me  always  to  the  end. 
2  Be  with  me  still,  as  heretofore, 
And  help  me  forward  more  and  more; 
My  strong,  my  stubborn  will  incline 
To  be  obedient  still  to  thine ; 
O  lead  me  by  thy  gracious  hand, 
And  guide  me  safe  to  Canaan's  land. 

HYMN  69.  7s. 

Fevet&ram  2-20.     Bath  Abbey  147. 

Redeeming  Love. 

1  "VTOW  begin  the  heav'nly  theme, 
±^i    Sing  aloud  in  Jesus'  name ! 
Ye,  who  his  salvation  prove ; 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

2  Ye,  who  see  the  Father's  grace 
Beaming  in  the  Saviour's  lace, 
As  to  Canaan  on  ye  move, 
Praise  and  bless  redeeming  love. 

3  Mourning  souls,  dry  up  your  tears; 
Banish  all  your  guilty  fears; 

See  your  guilt  and  curse  remove, 
Cancell'd  by  redeeming  love. 

4  Ye,  alas !  who  long  have  been 
Willing  slaves  to  death  and  sin, 
Now  from  bliss  no  longer  rove. 
Stop  and  taste  redeeming  love. 

5  Welcome  all,  by  sin  opprest, 
Welcome  to  his  sacred  rest ; 
Nothing  brought  him  from  above, 
Nothing  but  redeeming  love. 

6  When  his  Spirit  leads  us  home, 
When  we  to  his  glory  come, 
We  shall  all  the  fulness  prove 
Gf  our  Lord's  redeeming  love. 

7  He  subdu'd  th'  infernal  pow'rs; 
Those  tremendous  foes  of  ours 


70,  71  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

From  their  cursed  empire  drove- 
Mighty  in  redeeming  love. 
8  Hither,  then,  your  music  bring, 
Strike  aloud  each  cheerful  string; 
Mortals,  join  the  host  above, 
Join  to  praise  redeeming  love. 

HYMN  70.  L.  M.    Steele. 

Winchester  137.    Rotbwell  174. 
Redemption  by  Christ  alone.    1  Pet.  i.  18,  19. 

1  ~ff  NSLAV'D  by  sin,  and  bound  in  chains) 
.Ei  Beneath  its  dreadful  tyrant  sway, 
And  doom'd  to  everlasting  pains, 

We  wretched  guilty  captives  lay. 

2  Nor  gold  nor  gems  could  buy  our  peace; 
Nor  the  whole  world's  collected  store 
Suffice  to  purchase  our  release ; 

A  thousand  worlds  were  all  too  poor. 

3  Jesus,  the  Lord,  the  mighty  God, 
An  all-sufficient  ransom  paid  : 

In  valu'd  price !  his  precious  blood 
For  vile  rebellious  traitors  shed. 

4  Jesus  the  sacrifice  became, 

To  rescue  guilty  souls  from  hell  : 
The  spotless,  bleeding,  dying  Lamb 
Beneath  avenging  justice  fell. 

5  Amazing  goodness!  love  divine! 
O  may  our  grateful  hearts  adore 
The  matchless  grace ;  nor  yield  to  sin, 
Nor  wear  its  cruel  fetters  more  ! 

6  Dear  Saviour,  let  thy  love  pursue 
The  glorious  work  it  has  begun : 
Each  secret  lurking  foe  subdue, 
And  let  our  hearts  be  thine  alone. 

HYMN  71.  8.7.4.    F . 

Westbury  51.    Trevecca  37. 
Finished  Redemption. 

1  TTARK  !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 
3JL  Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary  \ 


REDEMPTION".  7 

See  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder, 

Shakes  the  earth  and  veils  the  sky! 
'It  is  finish 'd!' 
Hear  the  dying  Saviour  cry ! 

2  It  is  finish 'd ! — O  what  pleasure 

Do  these  charming  words  afford! 
Heav'nly  blessings  without  measure, 

Flow  to  us  from  Christ  the  Lord, 
It  is  finish'd ! — 
Saints,  the  dying  words  record. 

3  Finish'd  all  the  types  and  shadows 

Of  the  ceremonial  law ! 
Finish'd  all  that  God  has  promis'd ; 

Death  and  hell  no  more  shall  awe. 
It  is  finish'd  !— 
Saints,  from  hence  your  comfort  draw. 

[4  Happy  souls,  approach  the  table, 

Taste  the  soul-reviving  food ; 
Nothing  half  so  sweet  and  pleasant 

As  the  Saviour's  flesh  and  blood. 
It  is  finish'd ! — 
Christ  has  borne  the  heavy  load.} 

5  Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  seraphs, 
Join  to  sing  the  pleasing  theme  j 

All  in  earth,  and  all  in  heav'n, 
Join  to  praise  Immanuel's  name. 

Hallelujah  I 

Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb ! 

HYMN  72.  L.  M.    Dr.  S.  StennetL 

Leeds  19.    Rochford  22, 

[Verses  1,  2,  and  6,  of  this  Hymn  are  set  to  the  tune  277, 
called  Salvation.] 

It  is  finished.    John  xix.  30. 

3  ^HPHS  finish'd!  so  the  Saviour  cry'd, 

JL    And  meekly  bow'd  his  head,  and  dy'ds 
Tis  finish'd — yes,  the  race  is  run, 
The  battle  fought,  the  vict'ry  won, 
d2 


73  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

2  'Tis  finish'd — all  that  heav'n  decreed, 
And  all  the  ancient  prophets  said, 

Is  now  fulfill'd,  as  was  design'd, 
In  me  the  Saviour  of  mankind. 

0  'Tis  finish'd — Aaron  now  no  more 
Must  stain  his  robes  with  purple  gore; 
The  sacred  veil  is  rent  in  twain, 

And  Jewish  rites  no  more  remain. 

4  'Tis  finish'd — this  my  dying  groan 
Shall  sins  of  ev'ry  kind  atone: 
Millions  shall  be  redeem 'd  from  death, 
By  this  my  last  expiring  breath. 

5  'Tis  finish'd — heaven  is  reconcil'd, 
And  all  the  pow'rs  of  darkness  spoil'd: 
Peace,  love,  and  happiness  again 
Return,  and  dwell  with  sinful  men. 

6  'Tis  finish'd — let  the  joyful  sound 

Be  heard  through  all  the  nations  round: 

'Tis  finish'd — let  the  echo  fly 

Thro'  heav'n  and  hell,  thro'  earth  and  sky. 

HYMN  73.  8s.    D.  Turner. 

Limcfield  94. 
Gratitude  to  God  for  Redemption.    Eph.  i.  7,  II. 

1  OH  ALL  Jesus  descend  from  the  skies, 
^  To  atone  for  our  sins  by  his  blood, 
And  shall  we  such  goodness  despise, 

And  rebels  still  be  to  our  God? 
[2  No  brute  could  be  ever  so  base ! 

Shall  man  thus  ungrateful  then  prove f 
Forbid  it,  O  God  of  all  grace ! 
Forbid  it,  thou  Spirit  of  love ! 

3  The  devils  would  laugh  us  to  scorn, 

For  folly  so  shameful  as  this: 
O  let  us  to  God  then  return, 

Sure  never  was  goodness  like  his.] 

4  He  sav'd  us,  or  we  had  been  lost, 

Nor  comfort,  nor  hope,  had  e'er  known; 


ATONEMENT.  74 

Yet  he  knew  this  salvation  would  cost 
No  less  than  the  blood  of  his  Son. 

5  Through  him  we  forgiveness  shall  find, 

And  taste  the  sweet  blessings  of  peace; 
If,  contrite,  and  humbly  resign'd, 
We  trust  in  his  promised  grace. 

6  This  world,  then,  with  all  its  gay  joy, 

That  its  thousands  has  snar'd  and  undone, 
May  tempt,  but  shall  never  destroy 
Whom  Jesus  has  mark'd  for  his  own. 

7  While  here  through  the  desert  we  stray, 

Our  God  shall  be  all  our  delight; 
Our  pillar  of  cloud  in  the  day, 
And  also  of  fire  in  the  night; 

8  Till,  the  Jordan  of  death  safely  pass'd, 

We  land  on  the  heavenly  shore, 

Where  we  the  hid  manna  shall  taste, 

Nor  hunger  nor  thirst  any  more. 

9  And  there  while  his  glories  we  see, 

And  feast  on  the  joys  of  his  love, 
We  chang'd  to  his  likeness  shall  be, 
And  then  shall  all  gratitude  prove. 

HYMN  74.  8.8.6.     Tofllady. 

Chatham  59.    Hinton  276. 
Christ'' s  Atonement. 

1  f\  THOU,  who  didst  thy  glory  leave 
vf  Apostate  sinners  to  retrieve 

From  nature's  deadly  fall — 
If  thou  hast  bought  me  with  a  price, 
My  sins  against  me  ne'er  shall  rise ; 

For  thou  hast  borne  them  all. 

2  And  wast  thou  punish 'd  in  my  stead? 
Didst  thou  without  the  city  bleed 

To  expiate  my  stain  ? 
On  earth  my  God  vouchsaf 'd  to  dwell, 
And  made  ot  infinite  avail 

The  sufferings  of  the  man. 


75  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

3  Behold  him  for  transgressors  giv'n ! 
Behold  th'  incarnate  King  of  heav'n 

For  us,  his  foes,  expire  ! 
Amaz'd,  O  earth!  the  tidings  hear! 
He  bore,  that  we  might  never  bear, 

His  Father's  righteous  ire. 

4  Ye  saints,  the  man  of  sorrows  bless, 
The  God,  for  your  unrighteousness, 

Deputed  to  atone  : 
Praise,  till,  with  all  the  ransom'd  throng, 
Ye  sing  the  never-ending  song, 

And  see  him  on  his  throne. 

HYMN  75.  8.  7.    L.  H.  C. 

Tabernacle  239.    Trowbridge  21. 
Gratitude  for  the  Atonement. 

1"  TTAIL!  thou  once  despised  Jesus, 
XX  Hail,  thou  Galilean  King ! 
Thou  didst  suffer  to  release  us ; 

Thou  didst  free  salvation  bring : 
Hail,  thou  agonizing  Saviour, 

Bearer  of  our  sin  and  shame ! 
By  thy  merits  we  find  favour; 

Life  is  given  through  thy  name. 

2  Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed, 

All  our  sins  on  thee  were  laid: 
By  almighty  love  anointed, 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made: 
All  thy  people  are  forgiven 

Through  the  virtue  of  thy  blood; 
Open'd  is  the  gate  of  heav'n ; 

Peace  is  made  'twixt  man  and  God. 

3  Jesus,  hail !  enthron'd  in  glory, 

There  for  ever  to  abide  ! 
All  the  heav'nly  host  adore  thee, 

Seated  at  thy  Father's  side : 
There  for  sinners  thou  art  pleading : 

There  thou  dost  our  place  prepare; 
Ever  for  us  interceding, 

Till  in  glory  we  appear. 


ATONEMENT.  76 

4  Worship,  honour,  power,  and  blessing, 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive ; 
Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 

Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give  : 
Help,  ye  bright  angelic  spirits! 

Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays  i 
Help  to  sing  our  Saviour's  merits ; 

Help  to  chant  Immanuel's  praise.    ' 

HYMN  76.  7s. 

Deptford  124.    Firth's  146. 
Pleading  the  Atonement.     Ps.  Ixxxiv.  9. 

1  T^ATHER,  God,  who  seest  in  me 
F    Only  sin  and  misery, 

Turn  to  thy  anointed  one, 
Look  on  thy  beloved  Son ; 
Him,  and  then  the  sinner,  see ; 
Look  through  Jesus'  wounds,  on  me. 

2  Heav'nly  Father,  Lord  of  all, 
Hear,  and  show  thou  hear'st  my  call! 
Bow  thine  ear,  in  mercy  bow, 
Smile  on  me  a  sinner  now  ! 

Now  the  stone  to  flesh  convert, 
Cast  a.  look,  and  melt  my  heart. 

5  Lord,  I  cannot  let  thee  go, 
Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow; 
Hear,  my  advocate  divine, 
Lo!  to  his,  my  suit  I  join; 
Join'd  with  his,  it  cannot  fail: 
Let  me  n  >w  with  thee  prevail ! 

4  Turn  from  me  thy  glorious  eyes, 
To   .'    bloody  sacrifice — 

To  vv.c  full  atonement  made, 
To  the  utmost  ransom  paid  : 
And,  if  mine,  through  him  thou  art, 
Spcctk  thy  mercy  to  my  heart. 

5  Jesus,  answer  from  above, 
Is  not  all  thy  nature  love  ? 


77,  78  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

Pity  from  thine  eye  let  fall ; 
Bless  me  while  on  thee  I  call : 
Am  I  thine,  thou  Son  of  God  ? 
Take  the  purchase  of  thy  blood. 
6  Father,  see  the  victim  slain, 
Offer 'd  up  for  guilty  men  : 
Hear  his  mood  prevailing  cry, 
Let  thy  bowels  then  reply  ! 
Then  through  him  the  sinner  see  j 
Then,  in  Jesus,  look  on  me. 

HYMN  77.  C.  M.     Toplady's  Collection. 

Missionary  257.    Cambridge  New  74.    Follett  181. 
Efficacious  Grace.     Psalm  xlv.  4,  5. 

1  TTAIL  !  mighty  Jesus !  how  divine 
XI  Is  thy  victorious  sword  ! 

The  stoutest  rebel  must  resign 
At  thy  commanding  word. 

2  Deep  are  the  wounds  thy  arrows  give, 

They  pierce  the  hardest  heart ; 
Thy  smiles  of  grace  the  slain  revive, 
And  joy  succeeds  to  smart. 

3  Still  gird  thy  swoixl  upon  thy  thigh ; 

Ride  with  majestic  sway  : 
Go  forth,  sweet  Prince,  triumphantly, 
And  make  thy  foes  obey. 

4  And  when  thy  vict'ries  are  complete, 

When  all  the  chosen  race 
Shall  round  the  throne  of  glory  meet 
To  sing  thy  conq'ring  grace ; 

5  O  may  my  humble  soul  be  found 

Amongthat  favour'd  band ! 
And  1,  with  them,  thy  praise  will  sound, 
Throughout  Immanuel's  land. 

HYMN  78.  L.  M. 

Kingsbridce  88.    New  Sabbath  122. 
The  Coiivcrsion  of  Zacckevs.     Luke  xix.  1—10. 

1  /"YNCE,  as  the  Saviour  pass'd  along, 
.   "  Zaccheus  fain  the  Lord  would  see ; 


REGENERATION.  79 

Of  stature  small,  to  'scape  the  throng, 
He  ran  before,  and  climb'd  a  tree. 

2  As  the  omniscient  Lord  drew  nigh, 
Upward  he  look'd,  and  saw  him  there ; 
1  ^accheus,  hasten  down,  for  I 

*  Must  be  thy  guest  to-day ;  prepare. 

3  '  To-day,'  the  pard'ning  Saviour  cries, 
'  Salvation  to  thy  house  is  come ; 

*  On  wings  of  sov'reign  love  it  flies: 

*  Go,  tell  the  blissful  news  at  home.' 

4  Lord,  look  on  souls  that  gaze  around : 
To  ev'ry  listening  sinner  speak; 
Now  may  thy  ancient  love  abound ; 
From  ev  ry  seat  a  captive  take. 

5  Sinners,  make  haste  our  God  to  meet; 
Come  to  the  feast  his  love  prepares ; 

1  The  lost  are  sought  and  sav'd,'  how  sweet ! 
And  '  not  the  righteous,'  Christ  declares. 

6  Say,  what  are  you  come  out  to  view, 
Jesus  who  once  for  sinners  died  ? 

O  hear  the  Saviour's  voice  to  you, 

*  Cast  sinful,  righteous  self  aside.' 

7  Lord,  wilt  thou  stoop  to  be  my  guest  ? 
Dost  thou  invite  thee  to  my  home  ? 
Welcome,  dear  Saviour,  to  my  breast, 
To-day  let  thy  salvation  come. 

HYMN  79.  C.  M. 

New- York  33.    Hammond  226.    Staughton  264. 

The  lost  Sheep  found  ;  or,  Joy  in  Heaven  on  the  Conversion 

of  a  Sinner.    Luke  xv.  3,  4. 

1  T"M/"HEN  some  kind  shepherd  from  his  fold 

?  T     Has  lost  a  straying  sheep, 
Thro'  vales,  o'er  hills,  he  anxious  roves, 
And  climbs  the  mountain's  steep : 

2  But  O  the  joy  !  the  transport  sweet  J 

When  he  the  wand'rer  finds: 
Up  in  his  arms  he  takes  his  charge, 
And  to  his  shoulder  binds. 


80  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

3  Homeward  he  hastes,  to  tell  his  joys, 

And  make  his  bliss  complete: 
The  neighbours  hear  the  news,  and  all 
The  joyful  shepherd  greet. 

4  Yet  how  much  greater  is  the  joy 

When  but  one  sinner  turns ; 
When  the  poor  wretch,  with  broken  heart, 
His  sins  and  errors  mourns ! 

5  Pleas'd  with  the  news,  the  saints  below 

In  songs  their  tongues  employ ; 
Beyond  the  skies  the  tidings  go, 
And  heav'n  is  filPd  with  joy. 

6  Well-pleas'd,  the  Father  sees  and  hears 

The  conscious  sinner  weep; 

Jesus  receives  him  in  his  arms, 

And  owns  him  for  his  sheep. 

7  Nor  angels  can  their  joys  contain, 

But  kindle  with  new  fire ; 
'  A  wand'ring  sheep's  return 'd,'  they  sing, 
And  strike  the  sounding  lyre. 

HYMN  80.  C.  M.    Dr.  S.  Stenneit. 

Wantage  204.    Bangor  231. 
The  Converted  Thief-    Luke  xiiii.  42. 

1  k  S  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  hung, 
J\.  And  wept,  and  bled,  and  dy'd, 
Hepour'd  Salvation  on  a  wretch, 

That  languish'd  at  his  side. 

2  His  crimes,  with  inward  grief  and  shame, 

The  penitent  confess'd; 
Then  turn'd  his  dying  eyes  to  Christ, 
And  thus  his  pray'r  address/d: 

3  'Jesus,  thou  Son  and  heir  of  heav'n  J 

•  Thou  spotless  Lamb  of  God ! 
4 1  see  thee,  bath'd  in  sweat  and  tears, 
'  And  welt'ring  in  thy  blood. 

4  '  Yet,  quickly  from  these  scenes  of  wo 

'  In  triumph  thou  shalt  rise, 


REGENERATION.  81,  82 

'  Burst  through  the  gloomy  shades  of  death, 

•  And  shine  above  the  skies. 

5  ■  Amid  the  glories  of  that  world, 

'Dear  Saviour,  think  on  me; 
•  And  in  the  vict'ries  of  thy  death 
'Let  me  a  sharer  be.' 

6  His  pray'r  the  dying  Jesus  hears, 

And  instantly  replies, 
'To-day  thy  parting  soul  shall  be 

*  With  me  m  Paradise.' 

HYMN  81.  S.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

New  Eagle  Street  55.    R  viand  48. 
Vital  Union  to  Christ  in  Regeneration.    1  Cor.  vi.  17. 

1  T|EAR  Saviour,  we  are  thine 
JLr  By  everlasting  bonds ; 

Our  names,  our  hearts,  we  would  resign, 
Our  souls  are  in  thy  hands. 

2  To  thee  we  still  would  cleave, 

With  ever-growing  zeal; 
If  millions  tempt  us  Christ  to  leave, 
O  let  them  ne'er  prevail. 

3  Thy  Spirit  shall  unite 

Our  souls  to  thee  our  head; 
Shall  form  us  to  thy  image  bright, 
That  we  thy  paths  may  tread. 

4  Death  may  our  souls  divide 

From  these  abodes  of  clay: 
But  love  shall  keep  us  near  thy  side 
Through  all  the  gloomy  way. 

5  Since  Christ  and  we  are  one, 

Why  should  we  doubt  or  fear? 
If  he  in  heav'n  hath  fix'd  his  throne, 
He'll  fix  his  members  there. 
HYMN  82.  L.  M.    Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

Rochford  22.    Langdon  217. 
Praise  to  God  for  reneicing  Grace. 

1  Pl^O  God  my  Saviour  and  my  King, 
X    Fain  would  my  soul  her  tribute  bring: 


83  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

Join  me,  ye  saints,  in  songs  of  praise, 
For  ye  have  known  and  felt  his  grace 

2  Wretched  and  helpless  once  I  lay, 
Just  breathing  all  my  lite  away; 
He  saw  me  welt'ring  in  my  blood, 
And  felt  the  pity  of  a  God. 

3  With  speed  he  flew  to  my  relief, 

Bound  up  my  wounds,  and  sooth 'd  my  grief; 
Pour'd  joys  divine  into  my  heart, 
And  bade  each  anxious  fear  depart. 

4  These  proofs  of  love,  my  dearest  Lord! 
Deep  in  my  breast  I  will  record: 

The  life*  which  I  from  thee  receive, 
To  thee,  behold,  I  freely  give. 

5  My  heart  and  tongue  shall  tune  thy  praise, 
Thi-ough  the  remainder  of  my  days : 
And,  when  I  join  the  powers  above, 

My  soul  shall  better  sing  thy  love. 

HYMN  83.  L.  M. 

Eabj  Ion  Streams  23.    Paul's  246. 
Human  Righteousness  insufficient  to  Justify.    Mic.  vi.  66. 

1  ^THEREWITH,  O  Lord,  shall  I  draw 

?  f    Or  bow  myself  before  thy  face  ?  [near, 
How,  in  thy  purer  eyes,  appear? 
What  shall  I  bring  to  gain  thy  grace ? 

2  Will  gifts  delight  the  Lord  most  high  ? 
Will  multiply 'd  oblations  please  ? 
Thousands  of  rams  his  favour  buy? 
Or  slaughter'd  millions  e'er  appease? 

3  Can  these  assuage  the  wrath  of  God? 
Can  these  wash  out  my  guilty  stain? 
Rivers  of  oil,  or  seas  of  blood — 
Alas !  they  all  must  flow  in  vain. 

4  What  have  I,  then,  wherein  to  trust? 
I  nothing  have,  I  nothing  am; 
Excluded  is  my  ev'ry  boast, 

My  glory  s wallow 'd  up  in  shame. 


JUSTIFICATION.  84 

5  Guilty,  I  stand  before  thy  face ; 
My  sole  desert  is  hell  and  wrath ; 
'Twere just  the  sentence  should  take  place; 
But  O,  I  plead  my  Saviour's  death! 

6  I  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son, 
Who  dy'd  for  sinners  on  the  tree; 
I  plead  his  righteousness  alone: 
O  put  the  spotless  robe  on  me. 

HYMN  84.  L.  M. 

Leeds  19.    Lewton  30. 
Imputed  Righteousness.    Jer.  xxiii.  6.    Isa.  xlv.  24. 

1  TESUS,  thy  blood  and  righteousness, 
•J  My  beauty  are,  my  glorious  dress; 
'Midst  flaming  worlds,  in  these  array 'd, 
With  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head. 

2  When  from  the  dust  of  death  I  rise, 
To  take  my  mansion  in  the  skies; 
E'en  then  shall  this  be  all  my  plea, 

*  Jesus  hath  liv'd  and  dy'd  for  me.' 

3  Bold  shall  I  stand  in  that  great  day, 
For  who  aught  to  my  charge  shall  lay? 
While,  through  thy  blood,  absolv'd  I  am 
From  sin's  tremendous  curse  and  shame. 

4  Thus  Abraham,  the  friend  of  God, 
Thus  all  the  armies  bought  with  blood, 
Saviour  of  sinners,  thee  proclaim  ! 
Sinners — of  whom  the  chief  I  am. 

5  This  spotless  robe  the  same  appears 
When  ruin'd  nature  sinks  in  years; 
No  age  can  change  its  glorious  hue : 
The  robe  of  Christ  is  ever  new. 

6  O  let  the  dead  hear  now  thy  voice ! 
Bid,  Lord,  thy  banish 'd  ones  rejoice ; 
Their  beauty  this,  their  glorious  dress, 
Jesus,  the  Lord,  our  righteousness. 


8o,  86  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

HYMN  85.   112th.     President  DavieS. 

New  Haven  24e.     Hoxton  121. 
The  pardoning  Ood.    Micab  vii.  IB. 

1   pi  REAT  God  of  wonders!  all  thy  ways 
\Jf  Are  matchless,  godlike,  and  divine ; 
But  the  fair  glories  of  thy  grace 

More  godlike  and  unrivall'd  shine: 
Who  is  a  pard'ning  God  like  thee? 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ? 
£  Crimes  of  such  horror  to  forgive, 

Such  guilty  daring  worms  to  spare; 
This  is  thy  grand  prerogative, 

And  none  shall  in  the  honour  share  : 
Who  is  a  pard'ning  God  like  thee  ? 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free? 

3  Angels  and  men  resign  their  claim 

To  pity,  mercy,  love,  and  grace ; 
These  glories  crown  Jehovah's  name 

With  an  incomparable  blaze: 
Who  is  a  pard'ning  God  like  thee  ? 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ? 

4  In  wonder  lost,  with  trembling  joy, 

We  take  the  pardon  of  our  God : 
Pardon  for  crimes  of  deepest  dye  ; 

A  pardon  seal'd  with  Jesus'  blood: 
Who  is  a  pard'ning  God  like  thee  ? 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ? 

5  O  may  this  strange,  this  matchless  grace, 

This  godlike  miracle  of  love, 
Fill  the  wide  earth  with  grateful  praise, 

And  all  th'  angelic  choirs  above : 
Who  is  a  pard'ning  God  like  thee? 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ? 

HYMN  86.  C.  M.     Steele. 

Ludlow  84.    Brighthelmstone  208. 

Pardoning  Love.    Jor.  iii.  22.     Hos.  xiv.  I. 

1  TFO  W  oft,  alas !  this  wretched  heart 
.  XX  Has  wander'd  from  the  Lord ! 


PARDOX.  Sr 

How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  depart, 
Forgetful  of  his  word  ! 

2  Yet,  sov'reign  mercy  calls,  'Return:' 

Dear  Lord,  and  may  I  come ! 
My  vile  ingratitude  I  mourn ; 
0  take  the  wand'rer  home. 

3  And  canst  thou,  wilt  thou  yet  forgive, 

And  bid  my  crimes  remove? 
And  shall  a  pardon'd  rebel  live 
To  speak  thy  wond'rous  love  ? 

4  Almighty  grace,  thy  healing  pow'r 

How  glorious,  how  divine! 
That  can  to  life  and  bliss  restore 
So  vile  a  heart  as  mine. 

5  Thy  pard'ning  love,  so  free,  so  sweet, 

Dear  Saviour,  I  adore ; 
O  keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet, 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 

HYMN  87.  L.  M.    Dr.  Gibbons. 

MilbankU3.    New  Sabbath  122.    Lewton  30. 
Divine  Forgiveness.    Luke  vii.  47. 

1  TpORGIVENESS!  'tis  a  joyful  sound 
Jl    To  malefactors  doom'd  to  die! 
Publish  the  bliss  the  world  around ; 

Ye  seraphs  shout  it  from  the  sky ! 

2  'Tis  the  rich  gift  of  love  divine ; 
'Tis  full,  out-meas'ring  cy'ry  crime  : 
Unclouded  shall  its  glories  shine, 
And  feel  no  change  by  changing  time. 

o  O'er  sins  unnumber'd  as  the  sand, 
And  like  the  mountains  for  their  size, 
The  seas  of  sov'reign  grace  expand— 
The  seas  of  sov'reign  grace  arise. 

4  For  this  stupendous  love  of  heav'n, 
What  grateful  honour  shall  we  show  ? 
Where  much  transgression  is  forgiVn, 
Let  love  in  equal  ardours  glow. 


88  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

5  By  this  inspir'd,  let  all  our  days 
With  various  holiness  be  crown'd; 
Let  truth  and  goodness,  pray'r  and  praise, 
In  all  abide,  in  all  abound. 

HYMN  88.  S.  M.    Dr.  Watts9*  Lyrics. 

Wirksworth  158-    Broderip's  252. 
Confession  and  Pardon.    1  John  i.  9.    Prov.  nviii.  13*- 

1  ~|\/f~Y  sorrows,  like  a  flood, 
1_YjL  Impatient  of  restraint. 
Into  thy  bosom,  O  my  God ! 

Pour  out  a  long  complaint. 

2  This  impious  heart  of  mine 

Could  once  defy  the  Lord, 
Could  rush  with  vi'lence  on  to  sin, 
In  presence  of  thy  sword. 

3  How  often  have  I  stood 

A  rebel  to  the  skies, 
And  yet,  and  yet,  O  matchless  grace ! 
Thy  thunder  silent  lies. 

4  O,  shall  I  never  feel 

The  meltings  of  thy  love? 
Am  I  of  such  hell-harden 'd  steel, 
That  mercy  cannot  move? 

5  O'ercome  by  dying  love, 

Here  at  thy  cross  I  lie, 
And  throw  my  flesh,  my  soul,  my  all, 
And  weep,  and  love,  and  die. 

6  "Rise,"  says  the  Saviour,  "rise! 

"  Behold  my  wounded  veins! 
"Here  flows  a  sacred  crimson  flood, 
"  To  wash  away  thy  stains." 

7  See,  God  is  reconcil'd! 

Behold  his  smiling  face! 
Let  joyful  cherubs  clap  their  wings, 
And  sound  aloud  his  grace. 


PARDON.  89,90 

HYMN  89.  C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Bath  Chapel  26.    Salem  139. 
Pardon  spoken  by  Christ.     Matt.  i.v.  2. 

1  ~\/f"Y  Saviour,  let  me  hear  thy  voice 
i^JL  Pronounce  the  words  of  peace ! 
And  all  my  warmest  pow'rs  shall  join 

To  celebrate  thy  grace. 

2  With  gentle  smiles  call  me  thy  child, 

And  speak  my  sins  forgiv'n; 
The  accents  mild  shall  charm  mine  ear, 
All  like  the  harps  of  heav'n. 

3  Cheerful,  where'er  thy  hand  shall  lead, 

The  darkest  path  I'll  tread; 
Cheerful,  I'll  quit  these  mortal  shores, 
And  mingle  with  the  dead. 

4  When  dreadful  guilt  is  done  away, 

No  other  fears  we  know ; 
That  haj^l  which  scatters  pardons  down 
Shall  crowns  of  life  bestow. 

HYMN  90.  L.  M.     Stogdon. 

Virginia  234.     Kingsbridge  88. 
Ood  ready  to  forgive;  or,  Despair  sinful. 

1  T^TTHAT  mean  these  jealousies  and  fears? 

T  t     As  if  the  Lord  was  loth  to  save, 
Or  lov'd  to  see  us  drench'd  in  tears, 
Or  sink  with  sorrow  to  the  grave. 

2  Does  he  Avant  slaves  to  grace  his  throne? 
Or  rules  he  by  an  iron  rod? 

Loves  he  the  deep  despairing  groan  ? 
Is  he  a  tyrant,  or  a  God? 

3  Not  all  the  sins  which  we  have  wrought, 
So  much  his  tender  bowels  grieve, 

As  this  unkind  injurious  thought, 
That  he's  unwilling  to  forgive. 

4  What  though  our  crimes  are  black  as  night, 
Or  glowing  like  the  crimson  morn, 
Immanuel  s  blood  will  make  them  white, 
As  snow  through  the  pure  «ether  borne. 


1  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

Lord,  'tis  amazing  grace  we  own, 
And  well  may  rebel  worms  surprise; 
But,  was  not  thy  incarnate  Son 
A  most  amazing  sacrifice  ? 
"  I've  found  a  ransom,"  saith  the  Lord, 
"  No  humble  penitent  shall  die :" 
Lord,  we  would  now  believe  thy  word, 
And  thy  unbounded  mercies  try ! 

HYMN  91.  8.  6.  8.     Cruttenden. 

Ewell  80.    Francis  200.    Weston  Favell  27. 

Adoption.    1  John  iii.  1—3 

LET  others  boast  their  ancient  line, 
In  long  succession  great ; 
In  the  proud  list  let  heroes  shine, 
And  monarchs  swell  the  state ; 
Descended  from  the  King  of  kings, 
Each  saint  a  nobler  title  sings. 

Pronounce  me,  gracious  God!  thy  son; 

Own  me  an  heir  divine; 
I'll  pity  princes  on  the  throne, 
When  I  can  call  thee  mine  : 
Sceptres  and  crowns  unenvied  rise, 
And  lose  their  lustre  in  mine  eyes. 

Content,  obscure,  I  pass  my  days, 

To  all  I. meet  unknown; 
And  wait  till  thou  thy  child  shalt  raise, 
And  seat  me  near  thy  throne: 
No  name,  no  honours,  here  I  crave, 
Well  pleas'd  with  those  beyond  the  grave. 

Jesus,  my  elder  brother,  lives ; 
With  him  I  too  shall  reign ; 
Nor  sin,  nor  death,  while  he  survives, 
Shall  make  the  promise  vain : 
In  him  my  title  stands  secure, 
And  shall,  while  endless  years  endure. 

When  he,  in  robes  divinely  bright, 
Shall  once  again  appear, 


ADOPTION.  92,  93 

Thou  too,  my  soul,  shalt  shine  in  light, 
And  his  full  image  bear:  r 
Enough ! — I  wait  th'  appointed  day  : 
Bless'd  Saviour,  haste,  and  come  away. 

HYMN  92.  C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Braintree  25.    Stanford  9. 
Abba  Father.     Gal.  iv.  6. 

1  C<  OV'REIGN  of  all  the  worlds  on  high, 
^  Allow  my  humble  claim ; 

Nor,  while  a  worm  would  raise  its  head, 
Disdain  a  Father's  name. 

2  My  Father,  God!  how  sweet  the  sound! 

Mow  tender,  and  how  dear ! 
Not  all  the  harmony  of  heav'n 
Could  so  delight  the  ear. 

3  Come,  sacred  Spirit,  seal  the  name 

On  my  expanding  heart ; 
And  show  that  in  Jehovah's  grace 
I  share  a  filial  part. 

4  Cheer'd  by  a  signal  so  divine, 

Unwav'ring  I  believe; 
And  Abba,  Father,  humbly  cry, 
Nor  can  the  sign  deceive. 

HYMN  93.  C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Otford  106.    Follett  181. 
True  Liberty  given  by  Christ.    John  viii.  36. 

1  TTARK !  for  'tis  God's  own  Son  that  calls 
IjL  To  life  and  liberty ; 

Transported  fall  before  his  feet 
Who  makes  the  pris'ners  free. 

2  The  cruel  bonds  of  sin  he  breaks, 

And  breaks  old  Satan's  chain ; 
Smiling  he  deals  those  pardons  round, 
Which  free  from  endless  pain. 

3  Into  the  captive  heart  he  pours 

His  Spirit  from  on  high ; 
We  lose  the  terrors  of  the  slave, 
And  Abba,  Father!  cry. 
E 


94  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

4  Shake  off  your  bonds,  and  sing  his  grace ; 

The  sinner's  friend  proclaim ; 
And  call  on  all  around  to  seek 
True  freedom  by  his  name. 

5  Walk  on  at  large,  till  you  attain 

Your  Father's  house  above; 
There  shall  you  wear  immortal  crowns, 
And  sing  immortal  love. 

HYMN  94.  7s.    Humphreys. 

Georgia  192.    Turin  244. 
The  Privileges  of  the  Sons  of  God. 

1  "OLESSED  are  the  sons  of  God; 

MJ  They  are  bought  with  Jesus'  blood, 
They  are  ransom 'd  from  the  grave, 
Life  eternal  they  shall  have: 

With  them  number'd  may  we  be, 
Now  and  through  eternity. 

2  God  did  love  them,  in  his  Son, 
Long  before  the  world  begun; 
They  the  seal  of  this  receive, 
When  on  Jesus  they  believe : 

With  them,  &c. 

3  They  are  justify'd  by  grace, 
They  enjoy  a  solid  peace; 

All  their  sins  are  wash'd  away, 
Thev*shall  stand  in  God's  great  day: 
*p    .-With  them,  &c. 
A  They  produce  the  fruits  of  grace 
In  'the  works  of  righteousness ! 
Born  of  God,  they  hate  all  sin, 
God's  pure  word  remains  within: 
\\  ith  them,  &c. 

5  They  have  fellowship  with  God, 
Through  the  Mediator's  blood; 
One  with  God,  through  Jesus  one, 
Glorv  is  in  them  begun : 

With  them,  Sec. 

6  Though  they  suffer  much  on  earth, 
Strangers  to  the  worldling's  mirth, 


AD0PTION.  95 

Yet  they  have  an  inward  joy, 
Pleasures  which  can  never  cloy : 

With  them,  &c. 
7  They  alone  are  truly  blest — 
Heirs  with  God,  joint  heirs  with  Christ; 
They  with  love  and  peace  are  fill'd: 
They  are  by  his  Spirit  seal'd : 

With  them  number'd  may  we  be, 

Now  and  through  eternity ! 

HYMN  95.  L.  M.    Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

Portugal  97.    New  Sabbath  122. 
Christians  the  Sons  of  God.    John  i.  12.  1  John  iii.  1. 

1  VTOT  all  the  nobles  of  the  earth, 

J3I    Who  boast  the  honours  of  their  birth, 

Such  real  dignity  can  claim 

As  those  who  bear  the  Christian  name. 

2  To  them  the  privilege  is  giv'n, 

To  be  the  sons  and  heirs  of  heav'n; 
Sons  of  the  God  who  reigns  on  high, 
And  heirs  of  joys  beyond  the  sky. 
[3  On  them,  a  happy  chosen  race, 
Their  Father  pours  his  richest  grace : 
To  them  his  counsels  he  imparts, 
And  stamps  his  image  on  their  hearts. 

4  Their  infant  cries,  their  tender  age, 
His  pity  and  his  love  engage  : 

He  clasps  them  in  his  arms,  and  there 
Secures  them  with  parental  care.] 

5  His  will  he  makes  them  early  know, 
And  teaches  their  young  feet  to  go; 
Whispers  instruction  to  their  minds, 
And  on  their  hearts  his  precepts  binds. 

6  WTien,  through  temptation,  they  rebel, 
His  chast'ning  rod  he  makes  them  feel; 
Then,  with  a  Father's  tender  heart, 

He  soothes  the  pain,  and  heals  the  smart. 

7  Their  daily  wants  his  hands  supply, 
Their  steps  he  guards  with  watchful  eye, 


96,  97  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

Leads  them  from  earth  to  heav'n  above, 
And  crowns  them  with  eternal  love. 

8  If  I've  the  honour,  Lord,  to  be 
One  of  this  num'rous  family, 
On  me  the  gracious  gift  bestow, 
To  call  thee  Abba,  Father!  too. 

9  So  may  my  conduct  ever  prove 
My  filial  piety  and  love ! 

Whilst  all  my  brethren  clearly  trace 
Their  Father's  likeness  in  my  face. 

HYMN  96.  S.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Harhorougli  14-2.     Simon's  250. 
Communion  with  God  and  Christ.     1  John  i.  5. 

1  f  "~|UR  heav'nly  Father  calls, 
\J  And  Christ  invites  us  near; 
With  both  our  friendship  shall  be  sweet, 

And  our  communion  clear. 

2  God  pities  all  our  griefs ; 

He  pardons  ev'ry  day; 
Almighty  to  protect  our  souls, 
And  wise  to  guide  our  way. 

3  How  large  his  bounties  are ; 

What  various  stores  of  good, 
Diffus'd  from  our  Redeemer's  hand, 
And  purchas'd  with  his  blood! 

4  Jesus,  our  living  head, 

We  bless  thy  faithful  care ; 

Our  advocate  before  the  throne, 

And  our  forerunner  there. 

5  Here  fix,  my  roving  heart ! 

Here  wait,  my  warmest  love ! 
'Till  the  communion  be  complete 
In  nobler  scenes  above. 

HYMN  97.  L.  M.    Beddome. 

rivcrston  179.     Rippon's  1B8. 
Desiring  Communion  with  (rod. 

I  ~\¥Y  rising  soul,  with  strong  desires, 
ItJL  To  perfect  happiness  aspires, 


COMMUNION  WITH  GOD.  98 

With  steady  steps  would  tread  the  road 
That  leads  to  heav'n — that  leads  to  God. 

2  I  thirst  to  drink  unmingled  love 
From  the  pure  fountain-head  above ; 
My  dearest  Lord,  I  long  to  be 
Empty'd  of  sin,  and  full  of  thee. 

3  For  thee  I  pant,  for  thee  I  burn : 
Art  thou  withdrawn?  again  return, 
Nor  let  me  be  the  first  to  say, 

Thou  wilt  not  hear  when  sinners  pray. 

HYMN  98.  C.  M.     Cowfier. 

Ludlow  84.    Condescension  116. 
Walking  with  God.    Gen.  v.  24. 


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FOR  a  closer  walk  with  God, 
A  calm  and  heav'nly  frame; 
A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road, 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb ! 


2  W  here  is  the  blessedness  I  knew, 

When  first  I  saw  the  Lord  ? 
Where  is  the  soul-refreshing  view 
Of  Jesus,  and  his  word? 

3  What  peaceful  hours  I  then  enjoy'd  ? 

How  sweet  their  mem'ry  still ! 
But  now  I  find  an  aching  void 
The  world  can  never  fill. 

4  Return,  O  holy  dove !  return, 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest! 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mourn, 
And  drove  thee  from  my  breast. 

5  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 

Whate'er  that  idol  be, 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne, 
And  worship  only  thee. 

6  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 

Calm  and  serene  my  frame; 
So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 


99,  100  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

HYMN  99.  C.  M.    Dr.  U'atts's  Sermons. 
Worksop  31.    WaotageflM. 

O  that  I  kiiuc  where  I  might  find  him. 
Sins  and  Sorrows  laid  before  (iod.     Job  xxiii.  3,  4. 

1  C\  THAT  I  knew  the  secret  place, 
\J  Where  I  might  find  my  God! 
I'd  spread  my  wants  before  his  face, 

And  pour  my  woes  abroad. 

2  I'd  tell  him  how  my  sins  arise, 

What  sorrows  I  sustain  ; 
How  grace  decays,  and  comfort  dies, 
And  leaves  my  heart  in  pain. 

3  He  knows  what  arguments  I'd  take 

To  wrestle  with  my  (iod; 
I'd  plead  for  his  own  mercy's  sake, 
And  for  my  Saviour's  blood. 

4  My  God  will  pity  my  complaints, 

And  heal  my  broken  b'-nes; 
He  takes  the  meaning  of  his  saints, 
The  language  of  their  groans. 

5  Arise,  my  soul,  from  deep  distress, 

And  banish  ev'ry  f< 
He  calls  thee  to  his  throne  of  grace, 

To  spread  thy  sorrows  there. 
HYMN  100.  CM.     Dr.  IVatts's  Lyrics. 
Abridge  201.     Elenborowcli  170. 
Xarictifiriition  and  Pardon. 

1  XMTHERE  shall  we  sinners  hide  our  heads? 

▼  ▼     Can  rocks  or  mountains  save? 
Or  shall  we  wrap  us  in  the  shades 
Of  midnight  and  the  grave  ? 

2  Is  there  no  shelter  from  the  eye 

Of  a  revenging  God? 
Jesus,  to  thy  dear  wounds  we  fly; 
Bedew  us  with  thy  blood. 

3  Those  guardian  drops  our  souls  secure, 

And  wash  away  our  sin  ; 
Eternal  justice  frowns  no  more, 
And  conscience  smiles  within. 


SANCTIFICATION.  101,  102 

4  We  bless  that  wond'rous  purple  stream, 

That  cleanses  ev'ry  stain  ; 
Yet  are  our  souls  but  half  redeem'd, 
If  sin,  the  tyrant,  reign. 

5  Lord,  blast  his  empire  with  thy  breath! 

That  cursed  throne  must  fall ; 
Ye  flatt'ring  plagues,  that  work  our  death, 
Fly,  for  we  hate  you  all. 

HYMN  101.  L.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Mark's  65.    Bowdcn  78. 
Abundant  Life  by  Christ  our  Shepherd.     John  X.  10. 

1  T|H  AISE  to  our  Shepherd's  gracious  name, 
JL    Who  on  so  kind  an  errand  came ; 
Came,  that  by  him  his  flock  might  live, 
And  more  abundant  life  receive. 

2  Hail,  great  Immanuel,  from  above ! 
High  seated  on  thy  throne  of  love; 
O  pour  the  vital  torrent  down — 
Thy  people's  joy,  the  Lord's  renown. 

3  Scarce  half  alive,  we  sigh  and  cry, 
Scarce  raise  to  thee  our  languid  eye ; 
Kind  Saviour,  let  our  dying  state 
Compassion  in  thy  heart  create. 

4  The  Shepherd's  blood  the  sheep  must  heal ! 
O  may  we  all  its  influence  feel ! 

'Till  inward  deep  experience  show, 
Christ  can  begin  a  heav'n  below. 

HYMN  102.  S.  M.    Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

Simon's  250.    Broderip's  252. 
The  Leper  healed;  or,  Sanctification  implored.  Matt,  viii.2,  3. 

1  T»  EHOLD  the  leprous  Jew, 
J3  Oppress'd  with  pain  and  grief, 
Pouring  his  tears  at  Jesus'  feet 

For  pity  and  relief. 

2  "O  speak  the  word,"  he  cries, 

"  And  heal  me  of  my  pain  : 
"  Lord,  thou  art  able,  if  thou  wilt, 
"To  make  a  leper  clean." 


103  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

3  Compassion  moves  his  heart; 

He  speaks  the  gracious  word; 
The  leper  feels  his  strength  return, 
And  all  his  sickness  cur'd. 

4  To  thee,  dear  Lord,  I  look, 

Sick  of  a  worse  disease  : 
Sin  is  my  painful  malady, 
And  none  can  give  me  ease. 

5  But  thy  Almighty  grace 

Can  heal  my  leprous  soul: 
O  bathe  me  in  thy  precious  blood, 
And  that  will  make  me  whole. 

HYMN  103.  S.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Hopkins  157.    Kibworth  249. 
The  Security  of  Christ's  Sheep.    John  x.  27—29. 

1  "VJTY  soul,  with  joy  attend, 

J.t J.  While  Jesus  silence  breaks; 

No  angel's  harp  such  music  yields, 

As  what  my  Shepherd  speaks. 

2  "  I  know  my  sheep,"  he  cries, 

"  My  soul  approves  them  well : 
"  Vain  is  the  treach'rous  world's  disguise, 
"  And  vain  the  rage  of  hell. 

3  f  I  freely  feed  them  now 

"With  tokens  of  my  love; 
"  But  richer  pastures  I  prepare, 
"  And  sweeter  streams,  above. 

4  "  Unnumber'd  years  of  bliss 

"  I  to  my  sheep  will  give ; 
"And,  while  my  throne  unshaken  stands, 
"  Shall  all  my  chosen  live. 

5  "This  try'd  Almighty  hand, 

"  Is  rais'd  for  their  defence :  [there  ? 

"Where   is  the  pow'r   shall    reach  them 
"  Or  what  shall  force  them  thence  ?" 

6  Enough,  my  gracious  Lord, 

Let  faith  triumphant  cry; 
My  heart  can  on  this  promise  live, 
Can  on  this  promise  die. 


PERSEVERANCE.  104,  105 

HYMN  104.  L.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Angel's  Hymn  60.    Green's  Hundred  80. 

Noah  preserved  in  the  Ark,  and  the  Believer  in  Christ, 

1  Pet.  iii.  20,  21 . 

1  rpHE  deluge,  at  th'  Almighty's  call, 

A    In  what  impetuous  streams  it  fell ! 
S\v allow *d  the  mountains  in  its  rage, 
And  swept  a  guilty  world  to  hell. 

2  In  vain  the  tallest  sons  of  pride 
Fled  from  the  close-pursuing  wave ; 
Nor  could  their  mightiest  tow'rs  defend, 
Nor  swiftness  'scape,  nor  courage  save. 

3  How  dire  the  wreck !  how  loud  the  roari 
How  shrill  the  universal  cry 

Of  millions  in  the  last  despair, 
Re-echo'd  from  the  low'ring  sky? 

4  Yet  Noah,  humble,  happy  saint ! 
Surrounded  with  a  chosen  few, 
Sat  in  his  ark,  secure  from  fear, 

And  sang  the  grace  that  steer'd  him  thro/ 

5  So  may  I  sing,  in  Jesus  safe, 

While*  storms  of  vengeance  round  me  fall* 
Conscious  how  high  my  hopes  are  fix'd 
Beyond  what  shakes  this  earthly  ball. 

6  Enter  thine  ark,  while  patience  waits, 
Nor^ver  quit  that  sure  retreat; 

Then  the  wide  flood,  which  buries  earth. 
Shall  waft  thee  to  a  fairer  seat. 

7  Nor  wreck  nor  ruin  there  is  seen ; 
There  not  a  wave  of  trouble  rolls: 

But  the  bright  rainbow  round  the  thrpne 
Seals  endless  life  to  all  their  souls.    W 
HYiMN  105.  C.  M.    F , 

Bedford  'A.    Brighthelmetone  208- 
Ptrsrverance.    Psalm  cxix.  1 17. 

1  T  ORD,  hast  thou  made  me  know  th? 
JlJ  Conduct  me  in  thy  fear;  [waysr 

And  grant  me  such  supplies  of  grace, 
That  I  may  perse vere„ 

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106,  107  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINE3. 

2  Let  but  thy  own  Almighty  arm 

Sustain  a  feeble  worm, 
I  shall  escape,  secure  from  harm, 
Amid  the  dreadful  storm. 

3  Be  thou  my  all-sufficient  friend, 

'Till  all  my  toils  shall  cease, 
Guard  me  through  life,  and  let  my  end 
Be  everlasting  peace. 

HYMN  106.  L.  M.     Dr.  S.  Stennett. 
Kinp&ridge  B8.    Ulvcrston  179. 

Per.  rol. 

1  TESUS,  my  Saviour,  and  my  God, 

€f    Thou  hast  redeem'd  me  with  thy  blood; 
By  ties,  both  nat'ral  and  divine, 
I  am,  and  ever  will  be,  thine. 

2  But  ah !  should  my  inconstant  heart, 
Ere  I'm  aware,  from  thee  depart, 
What  dire  reproach  would  fall  on  me, 
For  such  ingratitude  to  thee ! 

3  The  thought  I  dread,  the  crime  I  hate; 
The  guilt,  the  shame  I  deprecate: 
And  yet,  so  mighty  are  my  foes, 

I  dare  not  trust  my  warmest  vows. 

4  Pity  my  frailty,  dearest  Lord ! 
Grace  in  the  needful  hour  afford: 
O  steel  this  tim'rous  heart  of  mine 
With  fortitude  and  love  divine. 

5  So  shall  I  triumph  o'er  my  fears, 
And  gather  jo vs  from  all  my  tears; 
So  shall  I  to  the  world  proclaim 
Tho>honours  of  the  Christian  name. 

HYMN  107.  5,  6.     To/ilady. 

Honangtoa  -219.    Winwick  75. 

Tkt  Method  of  Salvation. 

I EE,  Father!  we  bless, 
Whose  distinguishing  grace 
Selected  a  people  to  show  forth  thy  praise, 
Nor  is  thy  love  known 


T 


PERSEVERANCE.  1*08 

By  election  alone; 
For,  O !  thou  hast  added  the  gift  of  thy  Son. 

2  The  goodness  in  vain 
We  attempt  to  explain, 

Which  found  and  accepted  a  ransom  for  men. 

Great  surety  of  thine, 

Thou  didst  not  decline  [design. 

To  concur  with  the  Father's  most  gracious 

3  To  Jesus,  our  friend, 
Our  thanks  shall  ascend, 

Who  saves  to  the  utmost,  and  loves  to  the  end; 

Our  ransom  he  paid ! 

In  his  merit  array'd  [made. 

We  attain  to  the  glory  for  which  we  were 

4  Sweet  Spirit  of  grace ! 
Thy  mercy  we  bless, 

For  thy  eminent  share  in  the  council  of  peace  i 

Great  agent  divine, 

To  restore  us  is  thine, 
And  cause  us  afresh  in  thy  likeness  to  shine. 

5  O  God,  tis  thy  part 

To  convince  and  convert ; 
To  give  a  new  life,  and  create  a  new  heart : 

By  thy  presence  and  grace 

We're  upheld  in  our  race, 
And  are  kept  in  thy  love  to  the  end  of  our  days. 

6  Father,  Spirit,  and  Son, 

Agree  thus  in  one,  [own ; 

The  salvation  of  those  he  has  mark'd  for  his 

Let  us,  too,  agree 

To  glorify  thee — 
Thou  ineffable  One,  thou  adorable  Three ! 

HYMN  108.  8.  7.  4. 

Lewes  63.    Hemsley  223. 
Free  Salvation.    2  Tim.  i.  9. 

1    XESUS  is  our  great  salvation, 
«l    Worthy  of  our  best  esteem ! 
He  has  sav'd  his  fav'rite  nation; 
Join  to  sing  aloud  to  him : 


109  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

He  has  sav'd  us, 

Christ  alone  could  us  redeem. 

2  When  involv'd  in  sin  and  ruin, 

And  no  helper  there  was  found, 
Jesus  our  distress  was  viewing; 

Grace  did  more  than  sin  abound: 
He  has  call'd  us, 
With  salvation  in  the  sound. 

3  Save  us  from  a  mere  profession ! 

Save  us  from  hypocrisy ! 
Give  us,  Lord,  the  s»veet  possession 

Of  thy  righteousness  and  thee! 
Best  of  favours ! 
None  compar'd  with  this  can  be. 

4  Let  us  never,  Lord,  forget  thee; 

Make  us  walk  as  pilgrims  here; 
We  will  give  thee  all  the  glory 

Of  the  love  that  brought  us  near: 
Bid  us  praise  thee, 
And  rejoice  with  holy  fear. 

5  Free  election,  known  by  calling, 

Is  a  privilege  divine ; 
Saints  are  kept  from  final  falling ; 

All  the  glory,  Lord,  be  thine : 
All  the  glory, 
All  the  glory,  Lord,  is  thine. 

HYMN  109.  C.  M. 

Ashley  152.    Great  Milton  212. 
Complete  Salvation. 

1  Q  ALVATION,  through  our  dying  God, 
^  Shall  surely  be  complete; 

He  paid  whate'er  his  people  ow'd, 
And  cancell'd  all  their  debt. 

2  He. sends  his  Spirit  from  above, 

Our  nature  to  renew ; 
Displays  his  pow'r,  reveals  his  love, 
Gives  life  and  comfort  too. 

3  He  heals  our  wounds,  subdues  our  foes, 

And  shows  our  sins  forgiv'n; 


SALVATION.  110,  lL 

Conducts  us  through  the  wilderness, 

And  brings  us  safe  to  heav'n. 
4  Salvation  now  shall  be  my  stay: 

"  A  sinner  sav'd,"  I'll  cry ; 
Then  gladly  quit  this  mortal  clay, 

For  better  joys  on  high. 

HYMN  110.  11.8.    K . 

Calne  69.    Pithay  191. 
Distinguishing  Grace.     Jer.  xxxi.  3. 

1  "TN  songs  of  sublime  adoration  and  praise, 
JL  Ye  pilgrims !  for  Sion  who  press, 
Break  forth,  and  extol  the  great  Ancient  of 

His  rich  and  distinguishing  grace,    [days, 

2  His  love  from  eternity  fix'd  upon  you, 

Broke  forth  and  discover'd  its  flame,  [drew, 

When  each  in  the  cords  of  his  kindness  he 

And  brought  you  to  love  his  great  name. 

3  O  had  he  not  pitied  the  state  you  were  in, 

Your  bosoms  his  love  had  ne'er  felt :  [in  sin, 
You  all  would  have  liv'd,  would  have  died  too 
And  sunk  with  the  load  of  your  guilt. 

4  What  was  there  in  you  that  could  merit 

Or  give  the  Creator  delight?        [esteem, 
'Twas  " even  so,  Father!"  you  ever  must  sing, 
"Because  it  seem'd  good  in  thy  sight." 

5  'Twas  all  of  thy  grace  we  were  brought  to 

While  others  were  suffer'd  to  go      [obey, 
The  road  which  by  nature  we  chose  as  our  way ! 
WThich  leads  to  the  regions  of  woe. 

6  Then  give  all  the  glory  to  his  holy  name, 

To  him  all  the  glory  belongs ;        [fame, 
Be  your's  the  high  joy  still  to  sound  forth  his 
And  crown  him  in  each  of  his  songs. 
HYMN  111.  (First  Part.)  CM. 

Irish  171.    Cambridge  New  74. 
By  the  grace' of  God,  I  am  what  I  am      I  Cor    xv.  8. 

1  1^1  RE  AT  God,  'tis  from  thy  sovereign  grace 
\M  That  all  my  blessings  "flow. 


Ill  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

Whate'er  1  am,  or  do  possess, 
I  to  thy  mercy  owe. 

2  'Tis  this  my  pow'rful  lusts  control, 

And  pardons  all  my  sin ; 
Spreads  life  and  comfort  through  my  soul, 
And  makes  my  nature  clean. 

3  'Tis  this  upholds  me  whilst  I  live, 

Supports  me  when  I  die ; 
And  hence  ten  thousand  saints  receive 
Their  all,  as  well  as  I. 

4  How  full  must  be  the  springs  from  whence 

Such  various  streams  proceed  ! 
The  pasture  cannot  but  be  rich, 
On  which  so  many  feed. 

HYMN  111.  (Second  part.)  S.  M. 

Mount  Ephraim  185.    Price's  187.    Lowel260. 
Salvation  by  Grace  from  the  first  to  the  last.     Eph.  ii.  5.- 

1  1"^  RACE  !  'tis  a  charming  sound !  - 
Or  Harmonious  to  the  ear  ! 

Heav'n  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2  Grace  first  contriv'd  the  way 
To  save  rebellious  man; 

And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display 
Which  drew  the  wond'rous  plan. 

[3    Grace  first  inscrib'd  my  name 
In  God's  eternal  book : 
'Twas  grace  that  gave  me  to  the  Lamb, 
Who  all  my  sorrows  took.] 

4      Grace  led  my  roving  feet 
To  tread  theheav'nly  road; 
And  new  supplies,  each  hour,  I  meet, 
WThile  pressing  on  to  God. 
[5     Grace  taught  my  soul  to  pray, 
And  made  my  eyes  o'erflow: 
'Twas  grace  that  kept  me  to  this  day, 
And  will  not  let  me  go.] 


SALVATION.  112 

6  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown, 
Through  everlasting  days ; 

It  lays  in  heav'n  the  topmost  stone, 

And  well  deserves  the  praise. 
HYMN  112.  C.  M.    Dr.  Watts 's  Lyrics. 

Weybridge  92.    Sprague  166. 
God  glorious  and  simicrs  saved.    Isaiah  xliv  23. 

1  Tj^ATHER,  how  wide  thy  glory  shines  ! 
_T    How  high  thy  wonders  rise  ! 
Known  thro'  the  earth  by  thousand  signs, 
By  thousands  through  the  skies. 
[2  Part  of  thy  name  divinely  stands 
On  ajl  thy  creatures  writ; 
They  show  the  labour  of  thine  hands, 
Or  impress  of  thy  feet. 

3  But  when  we  view  thy  strange  design 

To  save  rebellious  worms, 
Where  vengeance  and  compassion  join 
In  their  divinest  forms, 

4  Our  thoughts  are  lost  in  rev'rend  awe— 

We  love,  and  we  adore  ! 
The  first  archangel  never  saw 
So  much  of  God  before. 

5  Here  the  whole  deity  is  known ; 

Nor  dares  a  creature  guess 
Which  of  the  glories  brightest  shone, 
The  justice,  or  the  grace. 
[6  When  sinners  broke  the  Father's  laws, 
The  dying  Son  atones: 
Oh,  the  dear  mys'tries  of  his  cross! 
The  triumph  of  his  groans!] 

7  Now  the  full  glories  of  the  Lamb 

Adorn  the  heav'nly  plains; 
Sweet  cherubs  learn  lmmanuel's  name, 
And  try  their  choicest  strains. 

8  Oh,  may  I  Lear  some  humble  part 

In  that  immortal  song ! 
Wonder  and  joy  shall  tune  my  heart, 
And  love  command  my  tongue. 


113, 114    Scripture  invitations. 

HYMN  113.  C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Grove  House  143.     Hammond  226. 

0  Lord,  say  unto  my  soul,  '/  am  thy  Salcation.'    Psalm  xxxv. 

1  OALVATION'—Oh,  melodious  sound 
^   To  wretched  dying  men  ! 
Salvation  that  from  God  proceeds, 

And  leads  to  God  again. 

2  Rescu'd  from  hell's  eternal  gloom, 

From  fiends,  and  fires,  and  chains; 
Rais'd  to  a  paradise  of  bliss, 
Where  love  triumphant  reigns  ! 

3  But  may  a  poor  bewilder'd  soul, 

Sinful  and  weak  as  mine, 
Presume  to  raise  a  trembling  eye 
To  blessings  so  divine  ? 

4  The  lustre  of  so  bright  a  bliss 

My  feeble  heart  o'erbears; 
And  unbelief  almost  perverts 
The  promise  into  tears. 

5  Mv  Saviour  God,  no  voice  but  thine 

These  dying  hopes  can  raise; 
Speak  thy  salvation  to  my  soul, 
And  turn  my  pray'r  to  praise. 


SCRIPTURE 

INVITATIONS  AND  PROMISES* 

HYMN  114.    (First  Part.)  L.  M. 
Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

Paul's  246.    Ulverston  149.     Gould's  272. 
God  reasoning  with  J\fcn.    Isaiah  i.  18. 

OME,  sinners,"  saith  the  mighty  God, 
Heinous  as  all  your  crimes  have  been, 


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bow  enlarged. 


SCRIPTURE  INVITATIONS.      114,  115 

"Lo!  I  descend  from  mine  abode, 
"  To  reason  with  the  sons  of  men. 

2  "No  clouds  of  darkness  veil  my  face, 
"No  vengeful  lightnings  flash  around: 
"I  come  with  terms  of  life  and  peace: 

"  Where  sin  hath  reign'd  let  grace  abound." 

3  Yes,  Lord,  we  will  obey  thy  call, 
And  to  thy  gracious  sceptre  bow ; 
O  make  our  crimson  sins  like  wool, 
Our  scarlet  crimes  as  white  as  snow. 

4  So  shall  our  thankful  lips  repeat 
Thy  praises  with  a  tuneful  voice, 
While  humbly  prostrate  at  thy  feet, 
We  wonder,  tremble,  and  rejoice. 

HYMN  114.  (Second  Part.)  L.  M. 

Rjppon's  188.     Manning  245.     Lebanon  79. 
Seek  ye  my  face.    Psalm  xxvii.  8. 

1  XEHOVAH  speaks,  "Seek  ye  my  face," 
%f  My  soul  admires  the  wond'rous  grace; 
I'll  seek  thy  face — thy  Spirit  give! 

O  let  me  see  thy  face  and  live. 

2  I'll  wait;  perhaps  my  Lord  may  come; 
(If  I  turn  back,  how  sad  my  doom  !) 
And  begging,  in  his  way  I'll  lie, 

Till  the  sweet  hour  he  passeth  by. 

3  Daily  I'll  seek,  with  cries  and  tears, 
With  secret  sighs,  and  fervent  pray'rs; 
And,  if  not  heard — I'll  weeping  sit, 
And  perish  at  the  Saviour's  feet. 

4  But  canst  thou,  Lord  !  see  all  my  pain, 
And  bid  me  seek  thy  face  in  vain  ? 
Thou  wilt  not,  canst  not,  me  deceive — 
The  soul  that  seeks  thy  face  shall  live. 

HYMN  115.     (First  Part.)  8.  7.  4. 

Helmesly  223.    Jordan  81. 
Come  and  welcome  to  Jesus  Christ.    Isaiah  Iv.  1. 

1  pOME  ye  sinners,  poor  and  wretched, 
\J  Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore ! 


115  SCRIPTURE    INVITATIONS. 

Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 
Full  of  pity,  join'd  with  pow'r: 
He  is  able, 
He  is  willing:  doubt  no  more. 

2  Come  ye  thirsty!  come  and  welcome; 

God's  free  bounty  glorify  : 
True  belief,  and  true  repentance, 

Ev'ry  grace  that  brings  us  nigh — 
Without  money, 
Come  to  Jesus  Christ,  and  buy. 

3  Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger, 

Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream  ; 
All  the/it?iess  he  requireth 

Is  to  feel  your  need  of  him : 
This  he  gives  vou; 
'Tis  his  Spirits  rising  beam. 

4  Come,  ye  weary,  heavy  laden, 

Lost  and  ruin  d  by  the  fall ! 
If  you  tarry  till  you're  better, 

You  will  never  come  at  all  : 
Not  the  righteous — 
Sinners,  Jesus  came  to  call. 

5  View  him  prostrate  in  the  garden ; 

On  the  ground  your  Maker  lies ! 
On  the  bloody  tree  behold  him; 

Hear  him  cry  before  he  dies, 
"It  is  finished!" 
Sinner,  will  not  this  suffice  ? 

6  Lo,  th'  incarnate  God  ascended, 

Pleads  the  merit  of  his  blood  : 
Venture  on  him,  venture  wholly, 
Let  no  other  trust  intrude; 
None  but  Jesus 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 

7  Saints  and  angels,  join'd  in  concert, 

Sing  the  praises  of  the  Lamb  ; 
While  the  blissful  seats  of  heaven 

Sweetly  echo  with  his  name  : 
Hallelujah ! 
Sinners  here  may  sing  the  same. 


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SCRIPTURE  INVITATIONS.      115,  116 

HYMN  115.  (Second  Part.)  8.  7.  4. 

Mr.  Fountain,  one  of  the  missionaries  in  Bengal. 

Helmsley  i>23,     Painsvvick  162. 
The  Gospel  Message;  or,  Reconciliation  to  God. 

INNERS,  you  are  now  address'd 
In  the  name  of  Christ  our  Lord; 
He  hath  sent  a  message  to  you, 
Pay  attention  to  his  word. 
He  hath  sent  it ; 
Pay  attention  to  his  word. 
2      Think  what  you  have  all  been  doing, 
Think  what  rebels  you  have  been  ; 
You  have  spent  your  lives  in  nothing 
But  in  adding  sin  to  sin : 
All  your  actions 
On-'  continued  scene  of  sin. 
5       Vet  your  long-abused  Sov'reign 
Sends  to  you  a  message  mild. 
Loth  to  execute  his  vengeance, 
Prays  you  to  be  reconcil'd ; 
Hear  him  woo  you — 
Sinners,  now  be  reconcil'd. 
4      Pardon  now  is  freely  publish'd  ' 
Through  a  Mediator's  blood; 
Who  hath  dy'd,  to  make  atonement, 
And  appease  the  wrath  of  God! 
Wond'rous  mercy ' 
See,  it  flows  through  Jesus'  blood ! 

HYMN  116.  (First  Part.)  C.  M.    Fawcett. 

Worksop  31.    Crowle  3. 
Let  the  Wicked  forsake  his  ways,  S'c.     Isaiah  lv.  7. 

1  QTNNERS,  the  voice  of  God  regard; 
O   'Tis  mercy  speaks  to-day ; 

Ht-  rails  you  by  his  sov'reign  word, 
From  sin's  destructive  way. 

2  Like  the  rough  sea  that  cannot  rest, 

You  live  devoid  of  peace ; 


116  SCRIPTURE   INVITATIONS. 

A  thousand  stings  within  your  breast 
Deprive  your  souls  of  ease. 

3  Your  way  is  dark,  and  leads  to  hell; 

Why  will  you  persevere? 
Can  you  in  endless  torments  dwell, 
Shut  up  in  black  despair? 

4  Why  will  you  in  the  crooked  ways 

Of  sin  and  folly  go? 
In  pain  you  travel  all  your  days, 
To  reap  immortal  woe ! 

5  But  he  that  turns  to  God  shall  live, 

Through  his  abounding  grace: 
His  mercy  will  the  guilt  forgive 
Of  those  that  seek  his  face. 

6  Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  his  word, 

Renouncing  ev'ry  sin ; 
Submit  to  him,  your  sov'reign  Lord, 
And  learn  his  will  divine. 

7  His  love  exceeds  your  highest  thoughts; 

He  pardons  like  a  God; 
He  will  forgive  your  num'rous  faults, 
Through  a  Redeemer's  blood. 
HYMN  116.  (Second  Part.)  L.  M. 
Tooh-y  Street  279     Mai Vs  05     Bredby  165. 

The  angels  hastened  Lot.     Gen.  xix.  15. 
[made  haste,  and  delay  id  not.     Ps.  cxix.  60. 

1  TTASTEN,  O  sinner,  to  be  ivise, 

XI  And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun; 
The  longer  wisdom  you  despise, 
The  harder  is  she  to  be  won. 

2  O  hasten,  mercy  to  implore, 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun; 
For  fear  thy  season  should  be  o'er, 
Before  this  ev'ning  stage  be  run. 

3  O  hasten,  sinner,  to  return, 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
For  fear  thy  lamp  should  fail  to  burn, 
Before  the  needful  work  is  done. 


SCRIPTURE  INVITATIONS.      117,  113 

4  O  hasten,  sinner,  to  be  blest, 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
For  fear  the  curse  should  thee  arrest, 
Before  the  morrow  is  begun. 

5  O  Lord,  do  thou  the  sinner  turn ! 

Now  rouse  him  from  his  senseless  state  ! 
O  let  him  not  thy  counsel  spurn, 
Nor  rue  his  fatal  choice  too  late. 

HYMN  117.  L.  M.     Steele. 

Kin?sbrid»e  &S.     Ul  version  179.     Gould's  272. 
Weary  .Souls  invited  to  rest.     Matt.  xi.  28. 

1  i^lOME,  wear}-  souls,  with  sins  distrest; 
\J  Come,  and  accept  the  promis'd  rest; 
The  Saviour's  gracious  call  obey, 

And  cast  your  gloomy  fears  away. 

2  Oppress'd  with  guilt,  a  painful  load ; 
O  come,  and  spread  your  woes  abroad ; 
Divine  compassion,  mighty  love, 

Will  all  the  painful  load  remove. 

3  Here  mercy's  boundless  ocean  flows, 

To  cleanse  your  guilt  and  heal  your  woes; 
Pardon,  and  life,  and  endless  peace; 
How  rich  the  gift,  how  free  the  grace! 

4  Lord  we  accept,  with  thankful  heart, 
The  hope  thy  gracious  words  impart ; 
We  come  with  trembling,  yet  rejoice, 
And  bless  the  kind  inviting  voice. 

5  Dear  Saviour  !  let  thy  pow'rful  love 
Confirm  our  faith,  our  fears  remove; 
And  sweetly  influence  ev'ry  breast, 
And  guide  us  to  eternal  rest. 

HYMN  118.    148th. 

Eagle  Street  1G.    Bethesda  112. 
Yet  there  is  room.     Luke  xiv.  22. 


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ying  sons  of  men, 
Im'merg'd  in  sin  and  woe, 


119  SCRIPTURE   INVITATIONS. 

The  Gospel's  voice  attend, 
While  Jesus  sends  to  you: 
Ye  perishing  and  guilty,  come — 
In  Jesus'  arms  there  yet  is  room. 

2  No  longer  now  delay, 

Nor  vain  excuses  frame ; 
He  bids  you  come  to-day, 

Though  poor,  and  blind,  and  lame: 
All  things  are  ready — sinners,  come, 
For  ev'ry  trembling  soul  there's  room. 

3  Believe  the  heav'nly  word 

His  messengers  proclaim; 
He  is  a  gracious  Lord, 

And  faithful  is  his  name : 
Backsliding  souls,  return  and  come, 
Cast  off  despair — there  yet  is  room. 

4  Compell'd  by  bleeding  love, 

Ye  wand'ring  sheep,  draw  near; 
Christ  calls  you  from  above, 

His  charming  accents  hear! 
Let  whosoever  will  now  come; 
In  mercy's  breast  there  still  is  room. 

HYMN  119.    7s. 

Hotham  224.    Baih  Abhey  147. 
Compel  them  to  come  in      Luke  xiv.  23. 

1  T  ORD,  how  large  thy  bounties  are, 
X.A  Tender,  gracious,  sinner's  friend! 
What  a  feast  dost  thou  prepare, 

And  what  invitations  send  ! 
Now  fulfil  thy  great  design : 

Who  didst  first  the  message  bring; 
Ev'ry  heart  to  thee  incline, 

Now  compel  them  to  come  in. 

2  Rushing  on  the  downward  road, 

Sinners  no  compulsion  need 
Glory  to  forsake,  and  God ; 
See,  they  run  with  rapid  speed: 


SCRIPTURE  INVITATIONS.  120 

Draw  them  back  by  love  divine; 

With  thy  grace  their  spirits  win; 
Ev'ry  heart  to  thee  incline, 

Now  compel  them  to  come  in. 

3  Thus  their  willing  souls  compel, 

Thus  their  happy  minds  constrain, 
From  the  ways  of  death  and  hell, 

Home  to  God,  and  grace  again : 
Stretch  that  conq'ring  arm  of  thine, 

Once  outstretch'd  to  bleed  for  sin ; 
Ev'ry  heart  to  thee  incline ; 

Now  compel  them  to  come  in. 

HYMN  120.  C.  M.    Steele. 

Huddersfield  202.    Wiltshire  110.    Missionary  257i 
The  Saviour's  Invitation.  John  vii.  37. 

1  rilHE  Saviour  calls — let  ev'ry  ear 

JL    Attend  the  heav'nly  sound ; 
Ye  doubting  souls,  dismiss  your  fear, 
Hope  smiles  reviving  round. 

2  For  ev'ry  thirsty,  longing  heart, 

Here  streams  of  bounty  flow: 
And  life,  and  health,  and  bliss  impart, 
To  banish  mortal  woe. 

3  Here  springs  of  sacred  pleasure  rise, 

To  ease  your  ev'ry  pain  : 
(Immortal  fountain  !  full  supplies  !) 
Nor  shall  you  thirst  in  vain. 

4  Ye  sinners,  come — 'tis  mercy's  voice, 

The  gracious  call  obey  : 
Mercy  invites  to  heav'nly  joys — 
And  can  you  yet  delay  ? 

5  Dear  Saviour,  draw  reluctant  hearts, 

To  thee  let  sinners  fly, 
And  take  the  bliss  thy  love  imparts* 
And  drink,  and  never  die. 


SCRIPTURE  INVITATIONS. 

HYMN  121.     (First  Part.)    8.  8.  6. 

Chatham  59.     Broadmead  150.     VVestbury-leigh  278. 
Whosoever  will,  let  kim  eome.     Rev.  xjtii.  17. 

1  \TE  scarlet-colour'd  sinners,  come ; 

A    Jesus,  the  Lord,  invites  you  home ; 

O  whither  can  you  go ! 
What !  are  your  crimes  of  crimson  hue  ? 
His  promise  is  for  ever  true ; 

He'll  wash  you  white  as  snow. 

2  Backsliders!  fill'd  with  your  own  ways, 
Whose  weeping  nights  and  wretched  days 

In  bitterness  are  spent, 
Return  to  Jesus — he  11  reveal 
His  lovely  face,  and  sweetly  heal 

What  you  so  much  lament. 

3  Tried  souls!  look  up — he  says,  'tis  I — 
He  loves  you  still,  but  means  to  try 

If  faith  will  bear  the  test: 
The  Lord  has  giv'n  the  chiefest  good, 
He  shed  for  you  his  precious  blood; 

O  trust  him  for  the  rest ! 

4  Ye  tender  souls !  draw  hither  too, 
Ye  grateful,  highly-favour'd  few, 

\V  ho  feel  the  debt  you  owe ; 
Press  on,  the  Lord  hath  more  to  give; 
By  faith  upon  him  daily  live, 

And  you  shall  find  it  so. 
HYMN  121.  (Second  Part.)  CM* 

Cambridge  New  74.     Missionary 
The  Invitation  of  Wisdom. 

1  T  O !  Wisdom  stands  with  smiling  face, 
XJ  And  courts  us  to  her  arms; 

WTho  can  resist  the  wond'rous  grace, 
And  slight  her  pow'rful  charms! 

2  She,  gen'rous,  holds  out  to  our  sight 

Riches  which  shall  endure; 
Not  sparkling  rubies  half  so  bright, 
Nor  finest  gold  so  pure. 


SCRIPTURE  INVITATIONS.  c-^5 

3  Eternal  pleasures  fill  her  train,  "» 

Pleasures  which  never  cloy : 
"Come  drink  of  bliss  unmixed  with  pain, 
"  And  taste  celestial  joy." 

4  Immortal  crowns  she  now  displays, 

And  thrones  beyond  the  skies; 
Accept  her  blessings  while  she  stays, 
And  seize  the  glorious  prize. 

HYMN  121.  (Third  Part.)  L.  M. 

Ulverston  179.    Portugal  97. 
The  Invitation  of  Wisdom  accepted.    Rev.  iii.  17. 

1  T  HEAR  the  counsel  of  a  friend, 
JL  And  to  his  soothing  voice  attend; 

"  Come,  sinners,  wretched,  blind,  and  poor, 
"  Come,  buy  from  my  unbounded  store. 

2  "  I  only  ask  you  to  receive, 

"  For  freely  1  my  blessings  give ;" 
Jesus !  and"  are  thy  blessings  free  ? 
Then  I  may  dare' to  come  to  thee. 

3  I  come  for  grace,  like  gold  refin'd, 
T'  enrich  and  beautify  my  mind ; 
Grace  that  will  trials  well  endure, 
And  in  the  furnace  grow  more  pure. 

4  Naked  I  come,  for  that  bright  dress* 
Thy  perfect  spotless  righteousness; 
That  glorious  robe,  so  richly  dy'd 

In  thine  own  blood,  my  shame  to  hide. 

5  Like  Bartimeus,  now  to  thee 

1  come  and  pray,  that  I  may  see : 
E'en  clay  is  eye-salve  in  thy  hand, 
If  thou  the  blessing  but  command. 

6  Here,  wretched,  poor,  and  blind,  I  came ; 
O  let  me  not  return  the  same; 

Let  me  depart,  all-gracious  Lord.' 
Happy,  enrich'd,  to  sight  restor'd. 
F 


:j3       scripture  promises. 
HYMN  122.  L.  M.    Beddome. 

Green's  Hundred  89.    Wareham  117. 
The  First  Promise.     Gen.  iii.  15. 

1  TTrHEN,  by  the  tempter's  wiles  betray'd, 

?  T     Adam,  our  head,  and  parent,  felL; 
Unknown  before,  a  pleasure  spread 
Through  all  the  mazy  deeps  of  hell. 

2  Infernal  pow'rs  rejoic'd  to  see 

The  new-made  world  destroy 'd,  undone; 
But  God  proclaims  his  great'decree, — 
Pardon  and  mercy  through  his  Son. 

pent  accurs'd,  thy  sentence  read ; 
-  Almighty  vengeance  thou  shalt  feel: 
•  I  he  woman's  seed  shall  break  thy  head, 
"  Thy  malice  faintly  bruise  his  heel." 

4  Thus  God  declares;  and  Christ  descends, 

mes  a  mortal  form,  and  dies ; 
While  in  his  death,  death's  empire  ends, 
And  the  proud  conq'ror  conquer'd  lies. 

5  Dying,  the  King  of  glory  deals, 
Ru'.n  to  all  his  num'rous"  foes; 

His  pow'r  the  Prince  of  Darkness  feels, 
And  sinks  oppress'd  beneath  his  woes. 

HYMN  UZ.  L  ML    Fawcctt. 

L^anon  79.     Islington  40. 

ill  thy  Strength  be.    Deut  ixxiii  05. 

1  i  FFLICTED  saint,  to  Christ  draw  near, 
-TV  Thy  Saviour's  gracious  promise  hoar; 
His  faithful  word  declares  to  thee, 

That,  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

2  Let  not  thy  heart  despond,  and  say, 
How  shall  I  stand  the  trying  d 

He  has  engag'd,  by  firm  decree, 
That,  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 
faith  is  weak,  thy  foes  are  strong; 
Ana  if  the  conflict  should  be  long, 
The  Lord  will  make  the  tempter  flee; 
For,  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 


SCRIPTURE  PROMISES.  12- 

4  Should  persecution  rage  and  flame, 
Still  trust  in  thy  Redeemer's  name ; 
In  fiery  trials  thou  shalt  see, 

That,  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

5  When  call'd  to  bear  thy  weighty  cross, 
Or  sore  affliction,  pain,  "or  loss. 

Or  deep  distress,  or  poverty, — 

Still,  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

6  When  ghastly  death  appears  in  view, 
Christ's  presence  shall  thy  fears  subdue : 
He  comes  to  set  thy  spirit  free  ; 

And,  as  thv  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 
HYMN  134,    CM. 

Great  Milion  212.     Matthew's  34. 
-  nat,  for  I  am  irith  thee.     Isaiah  xK.  10- 

1     A  ND  art  thou  with  us,  gracious  Lord, 
j\.  To  dissipate  our  fear  ? 
Dost  thou  proclaim  thyself  our  God, 
Our  God  for  ever  r. 
Z  Dost  thou  a  father's  bowels  feel 
For  all  thy  humble  saints  ? 
And  in  such  friendly  accents  speak, 
To  soothe  their  sad  complaints  ? 

3  Why  droop  our  hearts  ?  why  flow  our  eyes .' 

While  such  a  voice  we  hear? 
Why  rise  our  sorrows  and  our  fears, 
While  such  a  friend  is  near  ? 

4  To  all  thine  other  favours,  add 

A  heart  to  trust  thy  word  ; 
And  death  itself  shall  hear  us  sing 
While  resting  on  the  Lord. 

HYMN  125.  CM.     Xeedham. 
Maidstone  196.    Spraeue  166. 

rii.  9. 

1  "IT  IND  are  the  words  that  Jesus  speaks, 
J\_  To  cheei  the  —ant; 

"  M  .  gra<     sufficient  is  for  you, 
■  Though  nature's  pow'rs  may  faint. 


126  SCRIPTURE  PROMISES. 

2  "  My  grace  its  glories  shall  display, 

"  And  make  your  griefs  remove ; 
"  Your  weakness  shall  the  triumphs  tell 
"  Of  boundless  pow'r  and  love." 

3  What,  though  my  griefs  are  not  remov'd, 

Yet  why  should  I  despair  ? 
While  my  kind  Saviour  s  arms  support, 
I  can  the  burden  bear. 

4  Jesus,  my  Saviour  and  my  Lord, 

'Tis  good  to  trust  thy  name  : 
Thy  pow'r,  thy  faithfulness,  and  love, 
Will  ever  be  the  same. 

5  Weak  as  I  am,  yet,  through  thy  grace, 

I  all  things  can  perform  ; 
And  smiling,  triumph  in  thy  name, 
Amid  the  raging  storm. 

HYMN  126.  C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

New- York  33.    Devizes  14. 
Jlly  God  shall  supply  all  your  Need.    Phil.  iv.  19,  20. 

1  ~\M Y  God ! — how  cheerful  is  the  sound ! 
IT JL  How  pleasant  to  repeat ! 

W^ell  may  that  heart  with  pleasure  bound, 
Where  God  hath  fix'd  his  seat. 

2  What  want  shall  not  our  God  supply 

From  his  redundant  stores ! 
What  streams  of  mercy  from  on  high 
An  arm  almighty  pours ! 

3  From  Christ,  the  ever-living  spring, 

These  ample  blessings  flow  : 

Prepare  my  lips  his  name  to  sing, 

Whose  heart  has  lov'd  us  so. 

4  Now,  to  our  Father,  and  our  God 

Be  endless  glory  giv'n, 
Through  all  the  realms  of  man's  abode, 
And  through  the  highest  heav'n. 


SCRIPTURE  PROMISES.         127, 

HYMN  127.  C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Arlington  17.     Hammond  2-26. 

Fear  not;  it  is  your  Father' s  good  Pleasure  to  give  you  the 

Kingdom.    Luke  xii.  32. 

1  "WTFi  little  flock,  whom  Jesus  feeds, 

JL    Dismiss  your  anxious  cares, 
Look  to  the  Shepherd  of  your  souls, 
And  smile  away  your  fears. 

2  Though  wolves  and  lions  prowl  around, 

His  staff  is  your  defence :  [voice 

'Midst  sands,  and  rocks,  your  Shepherd's 
Calls  streams  and  pastures  thence. 
S  Your  Father  will  a  kingdom  give, 
And  give  it  with  delight ; 
His  feeblest  child  his  love  shall  call, 
To  triumph  in  his  sight. 
[4  Ten  thousand  praises,  Lord,  we  bring, 
For  sure  supports  like  these ; 
And,  o'er  the  pious  dead,  we  sing 
Thy  living  promises. 
5  For  all  we  hope,  and  they  enjoy, 
We  bless  a  Saviour's  name  : 
Nor  shall  that  stroke  disturb  the  sons;, 
Which  breaks  this  mortal  frame.} 
HYMN  128.   lis.    K . 

Gerard  156.     Broughton  172. 
Exceeding  great  and  precious  Promises.    2  Pet.  i.  4. 

1  TTOW  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the 
Xl  Lord, 

Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  his  excellent  word ! 
What  more  can  he  say  than  to  you  he  hath 

said, 
You  who  unto  Jesus  for  refuge  have  fled  ? 

2  In  ev'ry  condition — in  sickness,  in  health, 
In  poverty's  vale,  or  abounding  in  wealth  ; 
At  home  and  abroad,  on  the  land,  on  the  sea, 
"As  thy  days  may  demand,  shall  thy  strength 

"  ever  be. 

3  "Fear not,  I  am  with  thee,  O  be  not  dismay'd ! 
"I,  I  am  thy  God,  and  will  still  give  thee  "aid; 


129  DIVINITY  OF  CHRIST. 

"I'll  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause 

"  thee  to  stand, 
"Upheld  by  my  righteous  omnipotent  hand. 

4  "  When  thro'  the  deep  waters  I  call  thee  to  go, 
"  The  rivers  of  woe  shall  not  thee  overflow ; 
"  For  I  will  be  with  thee  thy  troubles  to  bless, 
"  And  sanctify  to  thee  thy  deepest  distress. 

5  "  When  thro'  fiery  trials  thy  pathway  shall  lie, 
"  My  grace  all-sufficient  shall  be  thy  supply ; 
"  The  flame  shall  not  hurt  thee ;  I  only  design 
"  Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold  to  refine. 

6  "  E'en  down  to  old  age  all  my  people  shall 

"  prove 
"My  sov'reign,  eternal,  unchangeable  love; 
"And  when  hoary  hairs  shall  their  temples 

"  adorn,  [borne. 

"Like  lambs  they  shall  still  in  my  bosom  be 

7  "The  soul  that  on  Jesus  hath  lean'd  for  re- 

"  p<  se, 
"  /  will  not,  I  will  not,  desert  to  his  foes; 
"  That  Baal,  tho'  all  hell  should  endeavour  to 

"  shake, 
"  I'll  never,  no  never,  no  never  forsake." 


T 


CHRIST. 

HYMN  129.  (First  Part.)  C.  M. 

Abrfage201.     Bedford?)].    Cambridge  New  74. 

The  Divinity  of  Christ. 

HEE  we  adore,  Eternal  Word! 
The  Father's  equal  Son; 
By  In  a\'n's  obedient  hosts  ador'd, 

Ere  time  its  course  begun. 
The  first  creation  has  display'd 

Thine  energy  divine; 
For  not  a  single  thing  was  made 

By  other  hands  than  thine. 
But  ransom'd  sinners,  with  delight, 

Sublimer  facts  survey ; 


THE  INCARNATION  OF  CHRIST.  129 

The  all-creating  Word  unites 
Himself  to  dust  and  clay. 

4  See  the  Redeemer  cloth 'd  in  flesh, 

And  ask  the  reason,  "Why  ?" 
The  answer  fills  my  soul  afresh — 
"  To  suffer,  bleed,  and  die  !" 

5  Creation's  Author  now  assumes 

A  creature's  humble  form  : 
A  man  of  grief  and  woe  becomes, 
And  trod  on  like  a  worm. 

6  The  Lord  of  glory  bears  the  shame 

To  vile  transgressors  due; 
Justice  the  Prince  of  Life  condemns 
To  die  in  anguish  too. 

7  God  over  all,  for  ever  blest, 

The  righteous  curse  endures ; 
And  thus,  to  souls  with  sin  distrest, 

Eternal  bliss  ensures. 
S  What  wonders  in  thy  person  meet, 

My  Saviour,  all  divine ! 
I  fall  with  rapture  at  thy  feet, 

And  would  be  wholly  thine. 

HYMN  129.  (Second  Part.)  C.  M.  Medley. 

Irish  171.    Arlington  17. 
The  Incarnation  of  Christ.     Luke  ii.  14. 

1  Y/JORTALS,  awake,  with  angels  join, 
J_tJL  And  chant  the  solemn  lay  ; 

Joy,  love,  and  gratitude,  combine 
To  hail  th'  auspicious  day. 

2  In  heav'n  the  rapt'rous  song  began, 

And  sweet  seraphic  fire 
Through  all  the  shining  legions  ran, 
And  strung  and  tun'd  the  lyre. 

3  Swift  through  the  vast  expanse  it  flew, 

And  loud  the  echo  roll'd ; 
The  theme,  the  song,  the  joy,  was  new, 
'Twas  more  than  heav'n  could  hold. 

4  Down,  through  the  portals  of  the  sky 

Th'  impetuous  torrent  ran ; 


c 


130  THE  INCARNATION 

And  angels  flew  with  eager  joy, 

To  bear  the  news  to  man. 
5  Wrapt  in  the  silence  of  the  night 

Lay  all  the  eastern  world, 
When  bursting,  glorious,  heav'nly  light 
The  wond'rous  scene  unfurl'd.J 
6  Hark  !  the  cherubic  armies  shout, 
And  glory  leads  the  song ; 
Good- will  and  peace  are  heard  throughout 
Th'  harmonious  heav'nly  throng. 
[7  O  for  a  glance  of  heav'nly  love, 
Our  hearts  and  songs  to  raise, 
Sweetly  to  bear  our  souls  above, 
And  mingle  with  their  lays  !] 

8  With  joy  the  chorus  we'll  repeat, 

"  Glory  to  God  on  high  ! 
"  Good-will  and  peace  are  now  complete  ; 
"  Jesus  was  horn  to  die." 

9  Hail  Prince  of  Life  !  for  ever  hail, 

Redeemer,  brother,  friend ! 
Tho'  earth,  and  time,  and  life,  should  fail, 
Thy  praise  shall  never  end. 

HYMN  130.  7s.    J.  C.  W. 

Corgial92.     Hart's  221. 
The  Song  of  the  Angels. 

1  TTARK,  the  herald  angels  sin£, 
O.  "  Glory  to  the  new-born  King; 
"  Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, 
"  God  and  sinners  reconcil'd." 

2  Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise, 
Join  the  triumph  to  the  skies ; 

Hail  th'  heav'n-born  Prince  of  Peace ! 

Hail  the  Sun  of  Righteousness ! 
[3  Mild  he  lays  his  glory  by  ; 

Born,  that  men  no  more  might  die ; 

Born,  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth  ; 

Born,  to  give  them  second  birth.] 
4  Come,  desire  of  nations  !  come, 

Fix  in  us  thy  humble  home : 


OF  CHRIST.  131,  13£ 

Rise  the  woman's  promis'd  seed. 
Bruise  m  us  the  serpent's  head 
5  Glory  to  the  new-born  King  ! 
Let  lis  all  the  anthem  sing, 
"  Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, 
"  God  and  sinners  reconcil'd !" 

HYMN  131.  C.  M.     Steele. 

Charleston  195.    Sprague  106. 
The  Incarnation.     Jolm  i.  14. 

1  A  WAKE,  awake  the  sacred  song 
J\.  To  our  incarnate  Lord  ; 

Let  ev'ry  heart,  and  ev'ry  tongue, 
Adore  th'  eternal  Word. 

2  That  awful  Word,  that  sov 'reign  pow'r 

By  whom  the  worlds  were  made, 
(O  happy  morn,  illustrious  hour!) 
Was  once  in  flesh  array'd  ! 

3  Then  shone  Almighty  pow'r  and  love 

In  all  their  glorious  forms, 
When  Jesus  left  his  throne  above 
To  dwell  with  sinful  worms. 

4  To  dwell  with  misery  below, 

The  Saviour  left  the  skies  ; 
And  sunk  to  wretchedness  and  woe, 
That  worthless  man  might  rise. 

5  Adoring  angels  tun'd  their  songs 

To  hail  the  joyful  day; 
With  rapture  then  let  mortal  tongues 
Their  grateful  worship  pay. 

6  What  glory,  Lord,  to  thee  is  due! 

With  wonder  we  adore ; 
But  could  we  sing  as  angels  do, 
Our  highest  praise  were  poor. 

HYMN  132.  8.  7.  4.    Robi?iscn, 

Lewes  63.     Painswick  1G2. 
Praise  to  the  Redeemer. 

I  "VfTGHT  Y  God !  while  angels  bless  thee, 
JjJL  May  an  infant  lisp  thy  name? 


162  THE  INCARNATION,  &C. 

Lord  of  men,  as  well  as  angels, 

Thou  art  ev'ry  creature's  theme 
Hallelujah, 
Hallelujah,  Hallelujah,  Amen. 

2  Lord  of  ev'ry  land  and  nation, 

Ancient  of  eternal  days! 
Sounded  through  the  wide  creation 

Be  thy  just  and  lawful  praise :  Hal. 

3  For  the  grandeur  of  thy  nature, — 

Grand  beyond  a  seraph's  thought; 
For  created  works  of  power, —    *"         [Hal. 
Works  with  skill  and  kindness  wrought: 

4  For  thy  providence  that  governs 

Through  thine  empire's  wide^omain; 
Wings  an  angel,  guides  a  sparrow : 

Blessed  be  thy  gentle  reign.  Hal. 

5  But  thy  rich,  thy  free  redemption, 

Dark  through  brightness  all  along; 
Thought  is  poor,  v.\k\  poor  expression: 
Who  dare  sing  that  awful  song?  Hal. 

6  Brightness  of  the  Father's  glory, 

Shall  thy  praise  unutter'd  lie  ? 
Flv,  my  tongue,  such  guilty  silence ! 

Sing  the  Lord  who  came  to  die.  Hal. 

7  Did  archangels  sing  thy  coming? 

Did  the  shepherds  learn  their  lays? 
Shame  would  cover  me,  ungrateful, 

Should  my  tongue  refuse  to  praise.    Hal. 

8  From  the  highest  throne  in  glory, 

To  the  cross  of  deepest  woe; 
All  to  ransom  guilty  captives: 

Flow,  my  praise,  for  ever  flow.  Hal. 

9  Go,  return,  immortal  Saviour! 

Leave  thy  footstool,  take  thy  throne; 
Thence  return,  and  reign  for  ever, 
Be  the  kingdom  all  thy  own. 

Hallelujah,  &c. 


THE  LIFE,  &C.  133,  134 

HYMN  133.  C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Bath  Chapel  26.    Jersey  15. 
The  condescending  grace  of  Christ.    Matt.  xx.  28. 

1  Q  AVIOUR  of  men,  and  Lord  of  love, 
^  How  sweet  thy  gracious  name! 
With  joy  that  errand  we  review, 

On  which  thy  mercy  came. 

2  While  all  thy  own  angelic  bands 

Stood  waiting  on  the  wing, 
Charm'd  with  the  honour  to  obey 
Their  great  eternal  King: 

3  For  us,  mean,  wretched,  sinful  men, 

Thou  laid'st.that  glory  by; — 
First,  in  our  mortal  flesh,  to  serve; 
Then,  in  that  flesh,  to  die. 

4  Bought  with  thy  service  and  thy  bloorj, 

We  doubly.  Lord,  are  thine ; 
To  thee  our  lives  v?  e  would  devote, 
To  thee  our  death  resign. 

HYMN  134.    C.  M. 

Tiverton  100.     Otford  106. 
The  Redeemer's  Message.     Luke  iv.  18, 19. 

1  TJ  ARK,  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes, 
XI  The  Saviour  promis'd  long! 

Let  ev'ry  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  ev'ry  voice  a  song. 

2  On  him,  the  Spirit,  largely  pour'd, 

Exerts  his  sacred  fire ; 
Wisdom  and  might,  and  zeal  and  love, 
His  holy  breast  inspire. 

3  He  comes,  the  pris'ners  to  release, 

In  Satan's  bondage  held : 
The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

4  He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice 

To  clear  the  mental  ray  : 
And,  on  the  eyes  oppress'd  with  night, 
To  pour  celestial  day. 


135  MINISTRY  OF  CHRIST. 

5  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure; 
And,  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace, 
T'  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

6  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  Peace, 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim; 
And  heav'n's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  thy  beloved  name. 

HYMN  135.  L.M.  (First  Part.) 
Dr.  Doddridge. 

Leeds  19.     Routes  73. 
Christ's  Transfiguration.    Watt.  xvii.  4. 

1  XITHEN  at  a  distance,  Lord,  we  trace 

▼  f     The  various  glories  of  thy  face, 
What  transport  pours  o'er  all  our  breast, 
And  charms  our  cares  and  woes  to  rest? 

2  With  thee  in  the  obscurest  cell 

On  some  bleak  mountain  would  I  dwell, 
Rather  than  pompous  courts  behold, 
And  share  their  grandeur  and  their  gold. 

3  Away,  ye  dreams  of  mortal  joy ! 
Raptures  divine  my  thoughts  employ; 
I  see  the  King  of  Glory  shine ; 

And  feel  his  love,  and  call  him  mine. 

4  On  Tabor,  thus  his  servants  view'd 
His  lustre,  when  transform 'd  he  stood; 
And,  bidding  earthly  scenes  farewell, 
Cry'd  "  Lord  'tis  pleasant  here  to  dwell." 

5  Yet  still  our  elevated  eyes 
To  nobler  visions  long  to  rise ; 
That  grand  assembly  would  we  join 
Where  all  thy  saints  around  thee  shine: 

6  That  mount,  how  bright!  those  forms,  how 
'Tis  good  to  dwell  for  ever  there !  [fair! 
Come  death,  dear  envoy  of  my  God, 

And  bear  me  to  that  blest  abode. 


DEATH  OF  CHRIST.  135,  136 

HYMN  135.  (Second  Part.)  8.  8.  6. 

Hinton  -266.    Chatham  59. 

Gcthscmane.    Matt.  xxvi.  26—35. 

1  TMMANUEL,  sunk  with  dreadful  woe, 
JL  Unfelt,  unknown  to  all  below — 

The  sinner's  surety  stood — 
In  agonizing  pangs  of  soul, 
He  drinks  from  wormwood's  bitt'rest  bowl, 

And  sweats  great  drops  of  blood. 

2  See  his  disciples  slumb'ring  round, 
Nor  pitying  friend  on  earth  is  found! 

He  treads  the  press  alone : 
In  vain  to  heav'n  he  turns  his  eyes, 
The  curse  awaits  him  from  the  skies— 

His  death  must  it  atone. 

3  O  Father,  hear !  this  cup  remove ! 
Save  thou  the  darling  of  thy  love 

(The  prostrate  victim  cries) 
From  overwhelming  fear  and  dread ! 
Though  he  must  mingle  with  the  dead — 

His  people's  sacrifice. 

4  His  earnest  pray'rs,  his  deep'ning  groans, 
Were  heard  before  angelic  thrones ; 

Amazement  wrapt  the  sky  ; 
"Go,  strengthen  Christ!"  the  Father  said: 
Th'  astonish'd  seraph  bow'd  his  head, 

And  left  the  realms  on  high. 

5  Made  strong  in  strength,  renew  'd  from  heav'n 
Jesus  receives  the  cup  as  giv'n, 

And,  perfectly  resign'd) 
He  drinks  the  wormwood  mix'd  with  gall, 
Sustains  the  curse, — removes  it  all, — 

Nor  leaves  a  dreg  behind. 

HYMN  136.   L.  M.     Whitejidtfs  Collection. 

Babylon  Str<  ams  23,     Green's  Bundred  89. 

Man     .i(  !'n  xix.  5. 
1  X/"E  that  pass  by,  behold  the  man ! 

JL   The  man  of  grief,  condemn'd  for  you! 


137  THE  SUFFERINGS  AND 

The  Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners  slain ! 
Weeping,  to  Calvary  pursue. 

2  His  sacred  limbs  they  stretch,  they  tear, 
With  nails  they  fasten  to  the  wood — 
His  sacred  limbs — cxpos'd  and  bare, 
Or  only  cover'd  with  his  blood. 

3  See  there !  his  temples  crown'd  with  thorns, 
His  bleeding  hands  extended  wide, 

His  streaming  feet  transfix'd  and  torn, 
The  fountain  gushing  from  his  side. 

4  Thou  dear,  thou  suff 'ring  Son  of  God, 
How  doth  thy  heart  to  sinners  move ! 
Sprinkle  on  us  thy  precious  blood, 
And  melt  us  Avith  thy  dying  love! 

5  The  earth  could  to  her  centre  quake, 
Convuls'd,  when  her  Creator  dy'd; 
Oh,  may  our  inmost  nature  shake, 
And  bow  with  Jesus  crucify 'd! 

6  At  thy  last  gasp,  the  graves  display 'd 
Their  horrors  to  the  upper  skies ; 

Oh  that  our  souls  might  burst  the  shade, 
And,  quicken'd  by  thy  death,  arise  ! 

7  The  rocks  could  feel  thy  pow'rful  death, 
And  tremble,  and  asunder  part ; 

Oh,  rend,  with  thy  expiring  breath, 
The  harder  marble  ol  our  heart ! 

HYMN  137.  L.  M.    Steele. 

Dresden  178.     Paul's  246. 
.1  dying  Saviour.* 

1  QTRETCH'D  on  the  cross,  the  Saviour 
O  Hark  !  his  expiring  groans  arise !  [dies: 
See,  from  his  hands,  his  feet,  his  side, 

*  Runs  down  the  sacred  crimson  tide ! 

2  But  life  attends  the  deathful  sound, 
And  flows  from  ev'ry  bleeding  wound ; 
The  vital  stream,  how  free  it  flows, 
To  save  and  cleanse  his  rebel  foes ! 

*  Sec  Hymns  on  Redemption,  and  the  Lord's  Supper. 


DEATH  OF  CHRIST.  138 

3  To  suffer  in  the  traitor's  place, 
To  die  for  man,  surprising  grace ! 
Yet  pass  rebellious  angels  by — 

O  why  for  man,  dear  Saviour,  why  ? 

4  And  didst  thou  bleed? — for  sinners  bleed? 
»  And  could  the  sun  behold  the  deed  ? 

No  !  he  withdrew  his  sick'ning  ray, 
And  darkness  veil'd  the  mourning  day. 

5  Can  I  survey  this  scene  of  woe, 
Where  mingling  grief  and  wonder  flow; 
And  yet  my  heart  unmov'd  remain, 
Insensible  to  love  or  pain  ? 

6  Come,  dearest  Lord!  thy  grace  impart, 
To  warm  this  cold,  this  stupid  heart, 
Till  all  its  pow'rs  and  passions  move 
In  melting  grief  and  ardent  love. 

HYMN  138.  C.  M.    Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

Canterbury  199.    Tunbridge  103. 
The  attraction  of  the  Cross.     John  xii.  32. 

1  TTONDER— amazing  sight! — I  see 

X    Th'  incarnate  Son  of  God 

Expiring  on  th'  accursed  tree, 

And  welt'ring  in  his  blood. 

2  Behold  a  purple  torrent  run 

Down  from  his  hands  and  head : 
The  crimson  tide  puts  out  the  sun; 

His  groans  awake  the  dead. 
5  The  trembling  earth,  the  darken'd  sky, 

Proclaim  the  truth  aloud; 
And,  with  Ihe  amaz'd  centurion,  cry 

"  This  is  the  Son  of  God !" 

4  So  great,  so  vast  a  sacrifice 

May  wpII  my  hope  revive  : 
If  God's  own  Son  thus  bleeds  and  dies^ 
The  sinner  sure  may  live. 

5  Oh,  that  these  cords  of  love  divine 

Might  draw  me,  Lord,  to  thee ! 
Thou  h  «st  my  heart,  it  shall  be  thine— 
Thine  it  shall  ever  be ! 


139,  140  THE  DEATH  AND 

HYMN  139.  L.  M. 

Roc  h  ford  2-2.    Redemption  243. 

The  dying  Lore  of  Christ  const  raining  to  thankful  devotion. 
2  Cor.  v.  14,  15. 

1  O  EE,  Lord,  thy  willing  subjects  bow, 
O  Adoring  low'  before  thy  throne: 
Accept  our  humble  cheerful  vow; 
Thou  art  our  Sov 'reign,  thou  alone. 

2  Beneath  thy  soul-reviving  ray, 
E'en  cold  affliction's  wintry  gloom 
Shall  brighten  into  vernal  day, 

And  hopes  and  joys  immortal  bloom. 

3  Smile  on  our  souls,  and  bid  us  sing 
In  concert  with  the  choir  above, 
The  glories  of  our  Saviour  King, 
The  condescensions  of  his  love. 

4  Amazing  love  !  that  stoop'd  so  low, 
To  view  with /i&z/'s  melting  eye 
Vile  men,  deserving  endless  woe: 
Amazing  love! — did  Jesus  die? 

5  He  died,  to  raise  to  life  and  joy 
The  vile,  the  guilty,  the  undone; 
Oh  !  let  his  praise  "each  hour  employ, 
'Till  hours  no  more  their  circles  run ! 

6  He  died  ! — ye  seraphs,  tune  your  songs! 
Resound,  resound,  the  Saviour's  name! 
For  nought  below  immortal  tongues 
Can  ever  reach  the  wond'rous  theme. 

HYMN  140.   148th.     Dr.  Doddridge. 

Resurrection  72.     DarweK's  -2. 

Tlic  Resurrection  of  Christ.     Luke  xxiv.  34. 

1      "¥7"ES !  the  Redeemer  rose, 
X    The  Saviour  left  the  dead, 
And  o'er  our  hellish  foes 
High  rais'd  his  conq'ring  head; 
.  In  wild  dismay 
The  guards  around 
Fall  to  the  ground, 
And  sink  awav. 


RESURRECTION  OF  CHRIST.  141 

2  Lo !  the  angelic  bands 
In  full  assembly  meet, 

To  wait  his  high  commands, 
And  worship  at  his  feet: 

Joyful  they  come, 

And  wing  their  way 

From  realms  of  day 

To  Jesus'  tomb. 

3  Then  back  to  heav'n  they  fly 
The  joyful  news  to  bear; 
Hark !  as  they  soar  on  high, 
What  music  fills  the  air! 

Their  anthems  say, 
"  Jesus,  who  bled, 
"Hath  left  the  dead; 
"  He  rose  to-day." 

4  Ye  mortals !  catch  the  sound — 
Redeem 'd  by  him  from  hell, 
And  send  the  echo  round 
The  ejlobe  on  which  you  dwell; 

Transported,  cry — 
"Jesus,  who  bled, 
"  Hath  left  the  dead, 
"No  more  to  die." 

5  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord, 
Who  sav'st  us  with  thy  blood ! 
WTide  be  thy  name  ador'd, 
Thou  rising,  reigning  God! 

With  thee  we  rise, 
With  thee  we  reign, 
And  empires  gain 
Beyond  the  skies. 

HYMN  141.  7s. 

Easter  Hymn  232.    Fnversham  220. 
The  Resurrection.     1  Cor.  xv.  5G. 

1  I^HRIST  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day! 
\J  Sons  of  men  and  angels  say ! 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high ! 
Sing,  ye  heav'ns. — and  earth,  reply. 


149  RESURRKC  1  ION  AND 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done — 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won: 
Lo!  the  sun's  eclipse  is  o'er; 
Lo'  he  sets  in  blood  no  more. 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal, 
Christ  hath  burst  the  gates  of  hell: 
Death  in  vain  forbids  his  rise, 
Christ  hath  open'd  paradise. 

4  Lives  again  our  glorious  King ! 

"  Where,  O  death!  is  now  thy  sting?" 

Once  he  dy'd,  our  souls  to  save; 

M  Where's  thy  vict'ry,  boasting  grave?'* 

5  Soar  we  now  where  Christ  has  led, 
FolPwing  our  exalted  head; 
Made  like  him,  like  him  we  rise, 
Ours  the  cross,  the  grave,  the  skies. 

6  What,  though  once  we  perish 'd  all, 
Partners  of  our  parents'  fall, 
Second  life  let  us  receive, 

In  our  heav'nly  Adam  live. 

7  Hail  the  Lord  of  earth  and  heav'n! 
Praise  to  thee  by  both  be  giv'n! 
Thee  we  greet  triumphant  now, 
Hail!  the  resurrection — thou. 

HYMN  142.   7s. 
Harts  221.     Raster  Hymn  23-J. 
The  Resurrection  and  Ascension. 

1  A  NOELS !  roll  the  rock  away  ! 

l\.  Death!  yield  up  thy  mighty  prey; 

See  !  he  rises  from  the  tomb, 

Glowing  with  immortal  bloom.      Hallelujah. 

2  'Tis  the  Saviour !  angels,  raise 
Fame's  eternal  trump  of  praise! 

Let  the  earth's  remotest  bound  • 

Hear  the  joy-inspiring  sound.  Hal. 

3  Now,  ye  saints,  lift  up  your  eyes ! 
Now  to  glory  see  him  rise, 

In  long  triumph,  up  the  sky — 

Up  to  waiting  worlds  on  high.  Hal. 


ASCENSION  OF  CHRIST.  143 

4  Heav'n  displays  her  portal  wide! 
Glorious  hero,  through  them  ride! 
King  of  Glory  !  mount  the  throne — 

Thy  great  Father's,  and  thy  own.  Hal. 

5  Praise  him,  all  ye  heav'nly  choirs! 
Praise,  and  sweep  your  golden  lyres! 
Shout,  O  earth,  in  rapt'rous  song, 

Let  the  strains  be  sweet  and  strong!       Hal. 

6  Ev'ry  note  with  wonder  swell, 
Sin  Overthrown,  and  captiv'd  hell! 
Where  is  hell's  once  dreaded  king? 
Where,  O  death,  thy  mortal  sting?        Hal. 

HYMN  143.  L.M. 

Bran,'  rabbatli  122. 

ChrieVa  Resurrection  a  Pledge  of  our'' 8. 

1  "TIT  HEN  I  the  holy  grave  survey, 

?  T     Where  once  my  Saviour  deign'd  to  lie, 
I  see  fultiil'd  what  prophets  say, 
And  all  the  pow'r  of  death  defy. 

2  This  empty  tomb  shall  now  proclaim 
How  weak  the  bands  of  conquered  death; 
Sweet  pledge,  that  all  who  trust  his  name 
Shall  rise,  ana  draw  immortal  breath! 

[3  Our  Surety,  fr<"cd,  declares  us  free, 
For  whose  offences  he  wa6-  seiz'd; 
In  kin  release  our  own  we  see, 
And  shout  to  view  Jehovah  pleas'd.] 

4  Jfrsus,  once  number'd  with  the  dead, 
Unseals  his  eyes  to  sleep  no  more; 
And  ever  lives  their  cause  to  plead, 
For  whom  the  pains  of  death  he  bore. 

5  Th\  risen  Lord,  my  soul,  behold! 
See  the  rich  diadem  he  wears! 
Thou  too  sh  .It  buar  a  harp  of  gold, 
To  crown  thy  joy,  when  he  appears. 

6  Though  in  the  dust  I  lay  my  head, 
Yf  t,  gracious  God,  thow  wilt  not  leave 
M)  ft  sh  for  ever  with  the  dead, 
Nor  lose  thy  children  in  the  grave. 


144,  145  RESURRECTION"  AND 

HYMN  144.  C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

New- York  33.     Crowle  3. 
Comfort  to  those  roho  seek  a  risen  Jesus.    Matt,  ixviii.  5,  6 

1  "VTE  humble  souls,  that  seek  the  Lord, 

X    Chase  nil  your  fears  away, 
And  bow  with  pleasure  down  to  see 
The  place  where  Jesus  lay. 

2  Thus  low  the  Lord  of  life  was  brought; 

Such  wonders  love  can  do! 
Thus  cold  in  death  that  bosom  lay, 
Which  throbb'd  and  bled  for  you. 

3  A  moment  give  a  loose  to  grief — 

Let  grateful  sorrows  rise ; 
And  wash  the  bloody  stains  away 
With  torrents  from  your  eyes. 

4  Then  dry  your  tears,  and  tune  your  songs, 

The  Saviour  lives  again; 
Not  all  the  bolts  and  bars  of  death 
The  conq'ror  could  detain. 

5  High  o'er  the  angelic  bands  he  rears 

His  once  dishonoured  head; 
And,  thro'  unnumber'd  years,  he  reigns, 
Who  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

6  With  joy  like  his  shall  ev'ry  saint 

His  empty  tomb  survey ; 
Then  rise,  with  his  ascending  Lord, 
To  realms  of  endless  day. 

HYMN  145.  L.  M.     Wesley's  Collection. 

CbesBU)  Now  160.     Comb's  45. 
Christ's  Jlsu  nxion      Psalm  xxiv.  7. 

1  f^|UR  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead; 
\3  Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high : 
The  pow'rs  of  hell  are  captive  led; 
Dragg'd  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 

2  There  his  triumphal  chariot  waits ; 
And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay  : 
"Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heav'nly  gates! 
"Ye  everlasting  doors  give  way  !" 


ASCENSION  OF  CHRIST.  146 

3  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light, 
And  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene ; 
He  claims  those  mansions  as  his  right; 
Receive  the  King  of  Glory  in. 

4  "  Who  is  the  King  of  Glory,  who  ?" 
The  Lord,  that  all  his  foes  o'ercame ; 
The  world,  sin,  death,  and  hell  o'erthrew; 
And  Jesus  is  the  conq'ror's  name. 

5  Lo !  his  triumphal  chariot  waits, 
And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay, 
"Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heav'nly  gates  ! 
"Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way  !" 

6  "  Who  is  the  King  of  Glory,  who  ?" 
The  Lord,  of  boundless  pow'r  possest ; 
The  King  of  saints  and  angels  too ; 
God  over  all,  for  ever  blest ! 

HYMN  146.   148th.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Darnell's  82.    Swithin's  44. 
Jesus  seen  of  Angels.     1  Timothy  iii.  16. 

1  f|H,  ye  immortal  throng 

"_J  Ol  angels  round  the  throne, 
Join  with  our  feeble  song, 
To  make  the  Saviour  known : 

On  earth  ye  knew 

His  wond'rous  grace; 

His  beauteous  face 

In  heav'n  ye  view. 

2  Ye  saw  the  heav'n-born  child 
In  human  flesh  array'd, 
Benevolent  and  mild, 
While  in  the  manger  laid ; 

And  praise  to  God, 
And  peace  on  earth, 
For  such  a  birth, 
Proclaim'd  aloud. 

3  Ye,  in  the  wilderness, 
Beheld  the  tempter  spoil'd, 
Well  known  in  ev'ry  dress, 
In  ev'ry  combat  foil'd; 


147  ASCENSION  OF  CHRIST. 

And  joy'd  to  crown 
The  victor's  head,        ^ 
"When  Satan  fled 
Before  his  frown. 

4  Around  the  bloody  tree 

Ye  press'd,  with  strong  desire, 
That  wond  rous  sight  to  see— 
The  Lord  of  life  expire; 

And  could  your  eyes 

Have  known  a  tear, 

Had  dropp'd  it  there, 

In  sad  surprise. 

5  Around  his  sacred  tomb 
A  willing  watch  ye  keep, 
Till  the  blest  moment  come, 
To  rouse  him  from  his  sleep; 

Then  roll'd  the  stone, 
And  all  adord 
Your  rising  Lord, 
With  joy  unknown. 

6  When  all  array'd  in  light, 
The  shining  conq'ror  rode, 
Ye  hail'd  his  rapt'rous  flight 
Up  to  the  throne  of  God; 

And  wav'd  around 
Your  golden  wings, 
And  struck  your  strings 
Of  sweetest'  sound. 

7  The  warbling  notes  pursue, 
And  louder  anthems  raise ; 
While  mortals  sing  with  you 
Their  own  Redeemer's  praise: 

And  thou,  mv  heart, 
With  equal  flame, 
And  joy  the  same, 
Perform  thy  part. 
HYMN  147.  L.  M.     Steele. 

Portugal  97.     Redemption  243. 

OW  let  us  raise  our  cheerful  strains, 
And  join  the  blissful  choir  above; 


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EXALTATION  OF  CHRIST.  148 

There  our  exalted  Saviour  reigns, 
And  there  they  sing  his  wond'rous  love. 

2  While  seraphs  tune  th'  immortal  song, 
Oh,  may  we  feel  the  sacred  flame; 
And  ev'ry  heart,  and  ev'ry  tongue, 
Adore  the  Saviour's  glorious  name ! 

3  Jesus,  who  once  upon  the  tree 
In  agonizing  pains  expir'd ; 
Who  dy'd  for  rebels — yes,  'tis  he ! 
How  bright!  how  lovely!  how  admir'di 

4  Jesus,  who  dy'd  that  we  might  live — 
Dy'd  in  the  wretched  traitor's  place* 
Oh !  what  returns  can  mortals  give 
For  such  immeasurable  grace ! 

5  Were  universal  nature  ours, 

And  art  with  all  her  boasted  store ; 
Nature  and  art,  with  all  their  pow'rs, 
Would  still  confess  the  off'rer  poor! 

6  Yet,  though  for  bounty  so  divine, 
We  ne'er  can  equal  honours  raise ; 
Jesus,  may  all  our  hearts  be  thine, 

And  all  our  tongues  proclaim  thy  praise ! 

HYMN  148.  L.  M.     Dr.  TVatts's  Miscellany. 

Ailie  Street  -241.     Langdon  217. 

The  Humiliation,  Exaltation,  and  Triumphs  of  Christ. 

Phil,  ii  e,  9.     Col.  ii.  15. 

1  FliHE  mighty  frame  of  glorious  grace, 

JL    That  brightest  monument  of  praise 
That  e'er  the  God  of  Love  design'd, 
Employs  and  fills  my  lab'ring  mind. 

2  Begin,  my  soul,  the  heav'nly  song, 
A  burden  for  an  angel's  tongue : 

When  Gabriel  sounds  these  awful  things, 
He  tunes  and  summons  all  his  strings. 

3  Proclaim  inimitable  love! 
Jesus,  the  Lord  of  worlds  above, 
Puts  off  the  beams  of  bright  array, 
And  veils  the  God  in  mortal  clay. 


149  KINGDOM  OF  CHRIST. 

4  He,  that  distributes  crowns  and  thrones, 
Hangs  on  a  tree,  and  bleeds,  and  groans ; 
The  Prince  of  Life  resigns  his  breath — 
The  King  of  Glory  bows  to  death. 

5  But  see  the  wonders  of  his  pow'r! 
He  triumphs  in  his  dying  hour; 
And,  while  by  Satan's  rage  he  fell, 
He  dash'd  the  rising  hopes  of  hell. 

6  Thus  were  the  hosts  of  death  subdu'd, 
And  sin  was  drown'd  in  Jesus'  blood ; 
Then  he  arose,  and  reigns  above, 

And  conquers  sinners  by  his  love. 

7  Who  shall  fulfil  this  boundless  song ! 
The  theme  surmounts  an  angel's  tongue; 
How  low,  how  vain,  are  mortal  airs, 
When  Gabriel's  nobler  harp  despairs! 

HYMN  149.    148th. 

Greenwich  New  62.    Portsmouth  New  144. 

The  Kingdom  of  Christ.     Phil.  iv.  4. 

1  TJEJOICE!  the  Lord  is  king; 
3\  Your  God  and  King  adore ; 
Mortals,  give  thanks  and  sing, 

And  triumph  evermore: 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice, 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

2  Rejoice !  the  Saviour  reigns — 

The  God  of  truth  and  love ; 
When  he  had  purg'd  our  stains, 

He  took  his  seat  above  : 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice, 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

3  His  kingdom  cannot  fail, 

He  rules  e'er  earth  and  heav'n; 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell; 

Are  to  our  Jesus  giv'n : 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice, 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

4  He  all  his  foes  shall  quell, 

Shall  all  our  sins  destroy, 


FULNESS  OF  CHRIST.  150 

And  ev'ry  bosom  swell 

With  pure  seraphic  joy ; 
Lift  up  the  heart*  lift  up  the  voice, 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 
Rejoice  in  glorious  hope ! 

Jesus,  the  Judge,  shall  come, 
And  take  his  servants  up 

To  their  eternal  home : 
We  soon  shall  hear  th'  archangel's  voice,-— 
The  trump  of  God  shall  sound,  rejoice. 

HYMN  150.  104th.    Fawcett. 

Hanover  130.     Old  Hundred  and  Fourth  148. 
The  Fulness  of  Christ.    John  i.  16.     Col.  i.  19; 

A  FULNESS  resides 
In  Jesus  our  head, 
And  ever  abides, 

To  answer  our  need: 
The  Father's  good  pleasure 

Has  laid  up  in  store 
A  plentiful  treasure, 

To  give  to  the  poor. 
Whate'er  be  our  wants,     _ 

We  need  not  to  fear; 
Our  num'rous  complaints 

His  mercy  will  hear: 
His  fulness  shall  yield  us 

Abundant  supplies; 
His  power  shall  shield  us, 

When  dangers  arise. 
The  fountain  o'erflows, 

Our  woes  to  redress; 
Still  more  he  bestows, 

And  grace  upon  grace 
His  gifts  in  abundance 

We  daily  receive ; 
He  has  a  redundance 

For  all  that  believe. 
Whatever  distress 

Awaits  us  below* 
G 


151  RICHES  OF  CHRIST. 

Such  plentiful  grace 

Will  Jesus  bestow, 
And  still  shall  support  us, 

And  silence  our  fear; 
For  nothing  can  hurt  us 

While  Jesus  is  near. 
5      When  troubles  attend, 

Or  danger,  or  strife, 
His  love  will  defend, 

And  guard  us  through  life; 
And  when  we  are  fainting, 

And  ready  to  die, 
Whatever  is  wanting 

His  hand  will  supply. 

HYMN  151.  8s. 
New  Jerusalem  230.    Oxbridge  161 . 

The  Unseorchablc  Riches  of  Christ.     Eph.  iii.  8: 

\  TTOW  shall  I  my  Saviour  set  forth? 
JtX  How  shall  I  his  beauties  declare? 
Or  how  shall  I  speak  of  his  worth, 

Or  what  his  chief  dignities  are? 
His  angels  can  never  express, 

Nor  saints  who  sit  nearest  his  throne, 
How  rich  are  his  treasures  of  grace; 

No!  this  is  a  myst'ry  unknown. 

2  In  him,  all  the  fulness  of  God 

For  ever  transcendantly  shines ; 
Though  once  like  a  mortal  he  stood, 

To  finish  his  gracious  designs: 
Though  once  he  was  nail'd  to  the  cross, 

Vile  rebels  like  me  to  set  free, 
His  glory  sustained  no  loss, — 

Eternal  his  kingdom  shall  be. 

3  His  wisdom,  his  love,  and  his  pow'r, 

Seem'd  then  with  each  other  to  vie, 
When  sinners  he  stoop'd  to  restore, — 

Poor  sinners  condemned  to  die!  — 
He  laid  all  his  grandeur  aside, 

And  dwelt  in  a,  cottage  of  clay— 


INTERCESSION  OF  CHRIST.  152 

Poor  sinners  he  lov'd  till  he  dy'd, 
To  wash  their  pollutions  away. 

4  O  sinners,  believe  and  adore 

The  Saviour,  so  rich  to  redeem  ! 
No  creature  can  ever  explore 

The  treasures  of  goodness  in  him : 
Come  all  ye  who  see  yourselves  lost, 

And  feel  yourselves  burden'd  with  sin, 
Draw  near,  while  with  terror  you're  toss'd, 

Believe,  and  your  peace  shall  begin. 

5  Now  sinners,  attend  to  his  call, 

"  Whoso  hath  an  ear  let  him  hear," 
He  promises  mercy  to  all, 

Who  feel  their  sad  wants,  far  and  near. 
He  riches  has  ever  in  store, 

And  treasures  that  never  can  waste  : 
Here's  pardon,  here's  grace,  yea,  and  more, 

Here's  glory  eternal  at  last. 

HYMN  152.  L.  M.    Steele. 

Kingsbridge  88.    Portugal  97. 
The  Intercession  of  Christ      Heb.  viii.  25. 

1  XTE  lives !  the  great  Redeemer  lives ! 
Jtl  (What  joy  the  blest  assurance  gives!) 
And  now,  before  his  Father  God, 

Pleads  the  full  merit  of  his  blood. 

2  Repeated  crimes  awake  our  fears, 

And  justice  arm'd  with  frowns  appears; 
But  in  the  Saviour's  lovely  face 
Sweet  mercy  smiles,  and  all  is  peace. 

3  Hence,  then,  ye  black  despairing  thoughts! 
Above  our  fears,  above  our  faults, 

His  pow'rful  intercessions  rise; 
And  guilt  recedes,  and  terror  dies. 

4  In  ev'ry  dark  distressful  hour, 
When  sin  and  Satan  join  their  pow'r, 
Let  this  dear  hope  repel  the  dart, 
That  Jesus  bears  us  on  his  heart. 

5  Great  Advocate,  almighty  Friend- 
On  him  our  humble  hopes  depend; 


153  INTERCESSION  OF  CHRIST. 

Our  cause  can  never,  never  fail, 
For  Jesus  pleads,  and  must  prevail. 

HYMN  153.  C.  M.     Tofilady. 

Newbury  132.     Charleston  1!)5. 
Christ's  Intercession  prevalent.    John  xvii.  24. 

1  k  WAKE,  sweet  gratitude !  and  sing 
xjL  Th'  ascended  Saviour's  love: 
Sing  how  he  lives  to  carry  on 

His  people's  cause  above. 

2  With  cries  and  tears,  he  offer'd  up 

His  humble  suit  below ; 

But  with  authority  he  asks, 

Enthron'd  in  glory  now. 

3  For  all  that  comes  to  God  by  him, 

Salvation  he  demands; 
Points  to  their  names  upon  his  breast, 
And  spreads  his  wounded  hands. 

4  His  sweet  atoning  sacrifice 

Gives  sanction  to  his  claim  : 
"  Father,  I  will  that  all  my  saints 
"  Be  with  me  where  I  am  : 

5  "  By  their  salvation,  recompense 

"  The  sorrows  I  endur'd; 
"Just  to  the  merits  of  thy  Son, 
"  And  faithful  to  thy  word." 

6  Eternal  life,  at  his  request, 

To  ev'ry  saint  is  giv'n: 
Safety  below,  and  after  death, 
The  plenitude  of  heav'n. 

[7  Founded  on  right,  thy  pray'r  avails; 
The  Father  smiles  on  thee; 
And  now,  tlvm  in  thy  kingdom  art, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 

8  Let  the  much  incense  of  thy  pray'r 
In  my  behalf  ascend; 
And,  as  its  virtue,  so  my  praise 
Shall  never,  never  end.J 


INTERCESSION  OF  CHRIST.        154,  155 

HYMN  154.  C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridg*. 

Michael's  1.19.    Elim  151. 

Christ's  Intercession  typified  by  Aaron's  Breast-plate.. 
Ei.  xxviii.  29. 

1  "VTOW  let  our  cheerful  eyes  survey 
_i.ll    Our  great  High-Priest  above, 
And  celebrate  his  constant  care 

And  sympathetic  love. 

2  Though  rais'd  to  a  superior  throne, 

Where  angels  bow  around, 
And  high  o'er  all  the  shining  train, 
With  matchless  honours  crown'd ; 

3  The  names  of  all  his  saints  he  bears 

Deep  graven  on  his  heart ; 
Nor  shall  the  meanest  Christian  say, 
That  he  hath  lost  his  part. 

4  Those  characters  shall  fair  abide 

Our  everlasting  trust, 
When  gems,  and  monuments,  and  crowns, 
Are  moulder'd  down  to  dust. 

5  So,  gracious  Saviour!  on  my  breast, 

May  thy  dear  name  be  worn, — 
A  sacred  ornament  and  guard, 
To  endless  ages  borne  J 

HYMN  155.  C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Bedford  91.    Ann's  58. 

Christ's  Admonition  to  Peter  under  approaching  Trials,  and 

Intercession  for  him.     Luke  xxii.  31,"  32. 

1  TiTO W  keen  the  tempter's  malice  is! 
XX  How  artful,  and  how  great! 
Though  not  one  grain  shall  be  destroy 'd. 

Yet  will  he  sift  the  wheat. 

2  But  God  can  all  his  pow'r  control, 

And  gather  in  his  chain ; 
And,  where  he  seems  to  triumph  most, 
The  captive  soul  regain. 

3  There  is  a  Shepherd,  kind  and  strong, 

Still  watchful  for  his  sheep : 


156  CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST. 

Nor  shall  th'  infernal  lion  rend 
Whom  he  vouchsafes  to  keep. 

4  Blest  Jesus  !  intercede  for  us, 

That  we  may  fall  no  more; 
O  raise  us  when  we  prostrate  lie; 
And  comfort  lost  restore. 

5  Thy  secret  enei-gy  impart, 

That  faith  may  never  fail; 
But,  'midst  whole  show'rs  of  fi'ry  dart-. 
That  temper'd  shield  prevail. 

6  Secur'd  ourselves  by  grace  divine, 

We'll  guard  our  brethren  too; 
And,  taught  their  frailty  by  our  own, 
Our  care  of  them  renew. 

CHARACTERS  AND  REPRESEN- 
TATIONS OF  CHRIST. 

HYMN  156.  L.  M. 

Mark's  65.     Ulverston  179. 
Advocate.    1  John  ii.  1. 

1  Tl/'HERE  is  my  God?  does  he  retire 

▼  ▼     Beyond  the  reach  of  humble  sighs? 
Are  these  weak,  breathings  of  desire 
Too  languid  to  ascend  the  skies  ? 

2  No,  Lord  !  the  breathings  of  desire, 
The  weak  petition,  if  sincere, 

Is  not  forbidden  to  aspire, 

But  reaches  thy  all-gracious  ear. 

3  Look  up,  my  soul,  with  cheerful  eye, 
See  where  the  great  Redeemer  stands, — 
The  glorious  Advocate  on  high, 

With  precious  incense  in  his  hands! 

4  He  sweetens  ev'ry  humble  groan, 
He  recommends  each  broken  pray'r; 

*  These  characters  of  Christ  follow  one  another  alphabeti- 
cally. Other*,  which  it  was  necessary  to  place  under  differ- 
ent heads,  may  be  found  in  the  Index. 


CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST.        157,  158 

Recline  thy  hope  on  him  alone, 
Whose  pow'r  and  love  forbid  despair. 
5  Teach  my  weak  heart,  ()  gracious  Lord! 
With  stronger  faith  to  call  thee  mine; 
Bid  me  pronounce  the  blissful  word, 
My  Father,  God,  with  joy  divine. 
HYMN  157.  L.  MT 

'    Lebanon  TO.    Lewton  30. 
Brazen  .Serpent.     Numbers  xxi.  8,  9. 

1  "1"¥7"HEN    Israel's   grieving    tribes    com- 

▼  ▼  plain 'd, 

With  fi'fy  serpents  greatly  pain'd, 
A  serpent  straight  the  prophet  made, 
Of  molten  brass,  to  view  display 'd. 

2  Around  the  fainting  crowds  attend, 

To  heav'n  their  mournful  sighs  ascend; 
They  hope,  they  look,  while  from  the  pole 
Descends  a  pow'r  that  makes  them  whole. 

3  But,  oh,  what  healing  to  the  heart 
Doth  our  Redeemer's  cross  impart! 
What  life,  by  faith,  our  souls  receive ! 
What  pleasures  do  his  sorrows  give! 

4  Still  may  I  view  the  Saviour's  cross, 
And  other  objects  count  but  loss; 
Here  still  be  fix'd  my  feasted  eyes, 
Enraptur'd  with  his  sacrifice! 

5  Jesus  the  Saviour!  balmy  name! 

Thy  worth  my  tongue  would  now  proclaim; 
Bv  thy  atonement  set  me  free ! — 
My  life,  mv  hope,  is  all  from  thee. 
HYMN  158.  L.  M,    Fanocett. 

Islington  40.     New  Sabbath  122. 
Bread  of  Life.     John  vi.  35.  48. 

1  TkEPRAYED  minds  on  ashes  feed, 

3-f  Nor  love,  nor  seek  for  heav'nly  bread ; 
They  choose  the  husks  which  swine  do  eat, 
Or  meanly  crave  the  serpent's  meat. 

2  Jesus !  thou  art  the  living  bread, 
By  which  our  needy  souls  arc  fed; 


159  CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST. 

In  thee  alone  thy  children  find 
Enough  to  fill  the  empty  mind. 

3  Without  this  bread,  I  starve  and  die; 
No  other  can  my  need  supply  : 

But  this  will  suit  my  wretched  case, 
Abroad,  at  home,  in  ev'ry  place. 

4  'Tis  this  relieves  the  hungry  poor, 
Who  ask  for  bread  at  mercy's  door; 
This  living  food  descends  from  heav'n, 
As  manna  to  the  Jews  was  giv'n. 

5  This  precious  food  my  heart  revives; 
What  strength,  what  nourishment  it  gives; 
O  let  me  evermore  be  fed 

With  this  divine  celestial  bread! 

HYMN  159.  L.  M.    Fawcett. 

Leeds  19.     Madan's  107. 

Bride  and  Husband;  or,  The  Marriage  between  Christ  and 

the  Suul. 

1  TESUS,  the  heav'nly  lover,  gave 

•I    His  life,  my  wretched  soul  to  save: 
Resolv'd  to  make  his  mercy  known, 
He  kindly  claims  me  for  his  own. 

2  Rebellious,  I  against  him  strove, 
Till  melted  and  constrain'd  by  love; 
With  sin  and  self  I  freely  part, 

The  heav'nly  bridegroom  wins  my  heart.. 

3  My  guilt,  my  wretchedness  he  knows, 
Yet  takes  and  owns  me  for  his  spouse; 
My  debts  he  pays,  and  sets  me  tree, 
And  makes  his  riches  o'er  to  me. 

4  My  filthy  rags  are  laid  aside, 

He  clothes  me  as  becomes  his  bride; 
Himself  bestows  my  wedding  dress, — 
The  robe  of  perfect  righteousness. 

5  Lost  in  astonishment,  I  see,  * 
Jesus!  thy  boundless  love  to  me: 
With  angels  I  thy  grace  adore, 

And  long  to  love" and  praise  thee  more* 


CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST.        160,  161 

'6  Since  thou  wilt  take  me  for  thy  bride, 

0  Saviour,  keep  me  near  thy  side! 

1  fain  would  give  thee  all  my  heart, 
Nor  ever  from  my  Lord  depart. 

HYMN  160.  L.  M.    Bed  dome. 

Kinibolton  251.     Chard  175. 
Bright  and  Morning  Mar.     Rev.  xxii.  1G. 

1  "\TE  worlds  of  light,  that  roll  so  near 

X     The  Saviour's  throne  of  shining  bliss. 
O  tell,  how  mean  your  glories  are — 
How  faint  and  few,  compar'd  with  his! 

2  We  sing  the  Bright  and  Morning  Star 
Jesus,  the  Spring  of  light  and  love: 
See,  how  its  rays,  diftus'd  from  far, 
Conduct  us  to  the  realms  above  ! 

3  Its  cheering  beams  spread  wide  abroad;-— 
Point  out  the  puzzled  Christian's  way; 
Still,  as  he  goes,  he  finds  the  road, 
Enlighten'd  with  a  constant  day. 

[4  Thus,  when  the  Eastern  Magi  brought 
Their  royal  gins,  a  star  appears; 
Directs  them  to  the  babe  they  sought, 
And  guides  their  steps,  and  calms  their  fears.} 

5  When  shall  we  reach  the  heav'nly  place 
Where  this  bright  star  shall  brightest  shine  ? 
Leave  far  behind  these  scenes  of  night, 
And  view  a  lustre  so  divine,'* 

HYMN  161.  C.  M.     Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

Bath  Chapel  26.     Evan's  190. 

Chief  among  Ten  Thousand;  or.  The  F.zcdlcncies  of  Christ. 

Cant.  v.  10— IG. 

1  FTV)  Christ,  the  Lord,  let  ev'ry  tongue 

X    Us  noblest  tribute  bring: 
When  he's  the  subject  of  the  song, 
Who  c::i'.  refuse  to  sing? 

2  Survey  the  beauties  of  his  face, 

And  on  his  e  lories  dwell ; 
g2 


162  CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST. 

Think  of  the  wonders  of  his  grace, 
And  all  his  triumphs  tell. 


Lajes 
Upc 


)on  his  awful  bix>w ; 
His  head  with  radiant  glories  crown'd, 
His  lips  with  grace  o'erflow. 

4  No  mortal  can  with  him  compare, 

Among  the  sons  of  men : 
"Fairer  he  is  than  all  the  fair 
That  fill  the  heav'nly  train. 

5  He  saw  me  plung'd  in  deep  distress, 

He  flew  to  my  relief; 
For  me  he  bore  the  shameful  cross, 
And  carried  all  my  grief. 

[6  His  hand  a  thousand  blessings  pours 
Upon  my  guilty  head ; 
His  presence  gilds  my  darkest  hours, 
And  guards  my  sleeping  bed. 

7  To  him  I  owe  my  life  and  breath, 

And  all  the  jovs  I  have  : 
He  makes  me  triumph  over  death, 
And  saves  me  from  the  grave.] 

8  To  heav'n,  the  place  of  his  abode, 

He  brings  my  weary  feet ; 
Shows  me  the  glories  of  my  God, 
And  makes  my  joys  complete. 

9  Since  from  his  bounty  I  receive 

Such  proofs  of  love  divine, 
Had  I  a  thousand  hearts  to  give, 
Lord,  thev  should  all  be  thine ! 


HYMN  162.  8,  7.    Madan's  Collection, 

WeU  210.     Trowbridge  21. 
Consolation  of  Israel.    Luke  ii.  25. 

OME  thou  long  expected  Jesus! 
Born  to  set  thy  people  free; 
From  our  fears  and  sins  release  us, 
Let  us  find  our  rest  in  thee : 


aC 


CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST. 

Isr'ePs  strength  and  consolation, 
Hope  of  all  the  saints  thou  art; 

Dear  desire  of  every  nation, — 
Joy  of  ev'ry  longing  heart. 

2  Born,  thy  people  to  deliver ; 

Born  a  child,  and  yet  a  King, 
Born,  to  reign  in  us  for  ever, — 

Now  thy  gracious  kingdom  bring : 
By  thy  own  eternal  Spirit, 

Rule  in  all  our  hearts  alone; 
By  thy  ail-sufficient  merit, 

Raise  us  to  thy  glorious  throne. 

'HYMN  163.  L.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Warebam  117.    Wells  102. 
C#rn£r~Stone.    1  Pet.  ii.  6.  Isa.  xiviii.  16,  17. 

ORDN  dost  thou  show  a  Corner-stone, 
For  tfs'to  build  our  hopes  upon, 
That  the  fair  edifice  may  rise 
Sublime  in  light  beyond  the  skies! 

2  We  own  the  work  of  sov'reign  love; 
Nor  death,  nor  hell,  the  hope  shall  move, 
Which  fix'd  on  this  foundation  stand, 
Laid  by  thy  own  almighty  hand. 

Thy  people  long  this  stone  have  try'd, 
And  all  the  pow'rs  of  hell  defy'd; 
Floods  of  temptations  beat  in  vain, 
Well  doth  this  Rock  the  house  sustain. 

4  When  storms  of  wrath  around  prevail, 
Whirlwind  and  thunder,  fire  and  hail, 
"Tis  here  our  trembling  souls  shall  hide, 
And  here  securely  they  abide; 

5  While  they  that  scom  this  precious  Stonej 
Fond  of  some  quicksand  of  their  own, 
Borne  down  by  weighty  vengeance,  die, 
And  buried  deep  in  ruin  lie. 


L 


164,  165       CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST. 

HYMN  164.   C.  M. 

New-York  33.    Siillman  66. 
Desire  of  oil  Nations.     Hag.  ii.  7.  Cant.  i.  3. 

1  TNFINITE  excellence  is  thine, 
JL  Thou  lovely  Prince  of  Grace! 
Thy  uncreated  beauties  shine 

With  never-fading  rays. 

2  Sinners,  from  earth's  remotest  end, 

Come  bending  at  thy  feet ;  * 

To  thee  their  pray'rs  and  vows  ascend, 
In  thee  their  wishes  meet. 

3  Thy  name,  as  precious  ointment  shed, 

Delights  the  church  around  ; 
Sweefly  the  sacred  odours  spread 
Through  all  Immanuel's  ground. 

4  Millions  of  happy  spirits  live 

On  thy  exhaustless  store; 
From  thee  they  all  their  bliss  receive, 
An  I  still  thou  givest  more. 

5  Thou  art  their  triumph  and  their  joy; 

They  find  their  all  in  thee; 
Thv  glories  will  their  tongues  employ 
Through  all  eternity. 

HYMN  165.  C.  M.    Br.  Doddridge. 

Stanford  9.     Huddersfield  202. 
The  Door.    John  x.  9.    Hosea  ii.  15. 

1  A  WAKE,  our  souls,  and  bless  his  name, 
JA.  Whose  mercies  never  fail ; 

Who  opens  wide  a  door  of  hope 
In  Achor's  gloomy  vale. 

2  Behold  the  portal  wide  display'd, 

The  building's  strong  and  fair; 
Within  are  pastures  fresi.  and  green, 
And  living  streams  are  there. 

3  Enter,  my  soul,  with  cheerful  haste, 

For  Jesus  is  the  door : 


CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST.  166 

Nor  fear  the  serpent's  wily  arts, 

Nor  fear  the  lion's  roar. 
4  O  may  thy  grace  the  nations  lead, 

And  Jews  and  Gentiles  come, 
All  trav'ling  through  one  beauteous  gate, 

To  one  eternal  home ! 

HYMN  166.  L.  M.    Dr.  Steele. 

Portugal  97.     New  Sabbath  120. 
Our  Example.     John  xiii.  15. 

1  A  ND  is  the  Gospel  peace  and  love ! 
XJL  Such  let  our  conversation  be ; 
The  serpent  blended  with  the  dove, 
Wisdom  and  meek  simplicity. 

2  Whene'er  the  angry  passions  rise, 

And  tempt  our  thoughts  or  tongues  to  strife, 
To  Jesus  let  us  lift  our  eyes, 
Bright  pattern  of  the  christian  life ! 

3  Oh,  how  benevolent  and  kind  ! 
How  mild!  how  ready  to  forgive! 
Be  this  the  temper  of  our  mind, 
And  these  the  rules  by  which  we  livd. 

4  To  do  his  heav'nly  Father's  will 
Was  his  employment  and  delight; 
Humility  and  holy  zeal 

Shone  through  his  life  divinely  bright! 

5  Dispensing  good  where'er  he  came, 
The  labours  of  his  life  were  love; 
Oh,  if  we  love  the  Saviour's  name, 
Let  his  divine  example  move. 

6  But,  ah!  how  blind  !  how  weak  we  are! 
How  frail !  how  apt  to  turn  aside ! 
Lord,  we  depend  upon  thy  care, 

And  ask  thy  Spirit  for  our  guide. 

7  Thy  fair  example  may  we  trace, 
To  teach  us  what  we  "ought  to  be ! 
Make  us,  by  thy  transforming  grace, 
Dear  Saviour,  daily  more  like  thee  J 


167,  168      CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST. 

HYMN  167.  L.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Bramcoate  8.    Antigua  120. 
Forerunner  and  Foundation  of  our  Hope.     Heb.  vi.  19,  20. 

1  TESUS,  the  Lord,  our  souls  adore ! 
tl    A  painful  suff'rer  now  no  more, 
High  on  his  Father's  throne  he  reigns 
O'er  earth  and  heav'n's  extensive  plains, 

2  His  race  for  ever  is  complete; 
For  ever  undisturb'd  his  seat ; 
Myriads  of  angels  round  him  fly, 
And  sing  his  well-gain'd  victory. 

3  Yet  midst  the  honours  of  his  throne, 
He  joys  not  for  himself  alone! 

His  meanest  servants  share  their  part, 
Share  in  that  royal  tender  heart. 

4  Raise,  raise,  my  soul,  thy  raptur'd  sight, 
With  sacred  wonder  and  delight ; 
Jesus,  thy  own  Forerunner,  see, 
Enter'd  beyond  the  veil  for  thee. 

5  Loud  let  the  howling  tempest  yell, 
And  foaming  waves  to  mountains  swell ; 
No  shipwreck  can  my  vessel  fear, 
Since  hope  hath  fix'd  its  anchor  here. 

HYMN  168.  104th.    Hart. 

Sto<  kuell  140      Hanover  130. 
Fountain  opened  for  Sinners.     Zee.  xiii.  I. 

1  rpHE  fountain  of  Christ, 

X    Lord,  help  us  to  sing. — 
The  blood  of  our  Priest, 

Our  crucify 'd  King; 
The  fountain  that  cleanses 

From  sin  and  from  filth, 
And  richly  dispenses 

Salvation  and  health. 

2  This  Fountain  so  dear 

He'll  freely  impart; 


CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST.  168 

When  pierc'd  by  the  spear, 

It  flow'd  from  his  heart, 
With  blood  and  with  water, 

The  first  to  atone, 
To  cleanse  us  the  latter; 

The  fountain's  but  one. 

This  fountain  from  guilt 

Not  only  makes  pure, 
And  gives,  soon  as  felt, 

Infallible  cure; 
But  if  guilt  removed 

Return  and  remain; 
Its  pow'r  may  be  proved 

Again  and  again. 

This  fountain,  unseal'd, 

.  Stands  open  for  all 

Who  long  to  be  heal'd, 

The  great  and  the  small  : 
Here's  strength  for  the  weakly, 

That  hither  are  led; 
Here's  health  for  the  sickly, 

And  life  for  the  dead. 
This  fountain,  though  rich, 

From  charge  is  quite  clear; 
The  poorer  the  wretch, 

The  welcomer  here: 
Come,  needy  and  guilty, 

Come,  loathsome  and  bare; 
Though  lep'rous  and  filthy, 

Come  just  as  you  are. 
This  fountain  in  vain 

Has  never  been  try'd;  • 
It  takes  out  all  stain, 

Whenever  apply'd ; 
The  fountain  flows  sweetly 

With  virtue  divine, 
To  cleanse  souls  completely, 

Though  leprous  as  mine. 


169,  170      CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST. 

HYMN  169.  C.  M.     Cowjier. 

Tunbridge  103.     Evan's  190. 
Praise  for  the  Fountain  opened. 

1  rpHERE  is  a  fountain  fill'd  with  blood, 

A    Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins; 
And  sinners,  plung'd  beneath  that  flood, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoie'd  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day ; 
O  may  I  there,  though  vile  as  he, 
Wash  all  my  sins  away ! 

3  Dear  dying  Lamb!  thy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  pow'r, 
Till  all  the  ransom 'd  church  of  God 
Be  sav'd,  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since  by  faith  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  be  till  I  die. 

5  But  when  this  lisping,  stammering  tongue 

Lies  silent  in  the  grave, 
Then,  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 
Pll  sing  thy  pow'r  to  save. 

HYMN  170.  L.  M.    jYewton. 

Kingsbridge  88.    Magdalene  '214. 
Friend. 

1  ~OOOR,  weak,  and  worthless,  though  I  am, 
JL     I  have  a  rich  almighty  Friend ; 
Jesus,  the  Saviour,  is  his  name; 

He  freely  loves,  and  without  end. 

2  He  ransom 'd  me  from  hell  with  blood; 
And,  by  his  pow'r  my  foes  control'd  ; 
He  found  me  wand 'ring  far  from  God, 
And  brought  me  to  his  chosen  fold. 

3  He  cheers  my  heart,  my  want  supplies, 
And  says  that  1  shall  shortly  be 
Enthron'd  with  him  above  the  skies; 
Oh !  what  a  friend  is  Christ  to  me ! 


CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST.  „ 

PAUSE. 
Is  this  thy  kindness  to  thy  friend.     2  Sam.  xvi.  17. 

4  But  ah!  my  inmost  spirit  mourns; 
And  well  my  eyes  with  tears  may  swim, 
To  think  of  my  perverse  returns: 

I've  been  a  faithless  friend  to  him. 

5  Often  my  gracious  friend  I  grieve, 
Neglect,  distrust,  and  disobey; 
And  often  Satan's  lies  believe, 
Sooner  than  all  my  friend  can  say. 

[6  He  bids  me  always  freely  come, 
And  promises  whate'er  I  ask: 
But  I  am  straiten 'd,  cold,  and  dumb, 
And  count  my  privilege  a  task. 

7  Before  the  world,  that  hates  his  cause, 
My  breach 'rous  heart  has  throbb'd  with 

shame;  * 

Loth  to  forego  the  world's  applause, 
I  hardly  dare  avow  his  name.] 

8  Sure,  were  not  I  most  vile  and  base, 
I  could  not  thus  my  friend  requite! 
And  were  not  he  the  God  of  grace, 
He'd  frown  and  spurn  me  from  his  sight. 

HYMN  171.  L.  M;    Beddome. 

Portugal  97.    Bramcoate  8. 
Gift  of  God.    John  iii.  ]6.    2  Cor.  ix.  15. 

1  TESUS,  my  love,  my  chief  delight, 
tl    For  thee'  I  long,  for  thee  I  pray, 
Amid  the  shadows  of  the  night, 

Amid  the  business  of  the  day! 

2  When  shall  I  see  thy  smiling  face, — 

That  face  which  I  have  often  seen? 
Arise,  thou  Sun  of  righteousness! 
Scatter  the  clouds  that  intervene. 

3  Thou  art  the  glorious  gift  of  God 

To  sinners  weary  and  distrest; 
The  first  of  all  his  gifts  bestow'd, 
And  certain  pledge  of  all  the  rest 


169. 

17%  173      CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST. 

4  Could  I  but  say  this  gift  is  mine, 

I'd  tread  the  world  beneath  my  feet; 
No  more  at  poverty  repine, 

Nor  envy  the  rich  sinner's  state. 

5  The  precious  jewel  I  would  keep, 

And  lodge  it  deep  within  my  heart; 
At  home,  abroad,  awake,  asleep, 
It  never  should  from  thence  depart  \ 

HYMN  172.  C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Oxford  177.     Newbury  132. 
Head  of  the  Church.    Ephesians  iv.  15,  16. 

1  XESUS,  I  sing  thy  matchless  grace, 
%f    That  calls  a  worm  thy  own; 
Gives  me  among  thy  saints  a  place 

To  make  thy  glories  known. 

2  Allied  to  thee,  our  vital  Head, 

We  act,  and  grow,  and  thrive; 
From  thee  divided,  each  is  dead 
When  most  he  seems  alive. 

3  Thy  saints  on  earth,  and  those  above, 

Here  join  in  sweet  accord  : 
One  body  all  in  mutual  love, 
And  thou  our  common  Lord. 

4  Oh,  may  my  faith  each  hour  derive 

Thy  Spirit  with  delight; 
While  death  and  hell  in  vain  shall  strive 
This  .bond  to  disunite. 

5  Thou  the  whole  bodv  wilt  present 

Before  thy  Father  s  face ; 
Nor  shall  a  wrinkle  or  a  spot 
Its  beauteous  form  disgrace. 

HYMN  173.  C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Liverpool  83.    Irish  171. 
Jesus— precious  to  them  that  believe.    1  Pet.  ii.  7. 

1    TESUS,  I  love  thy  charming  name, 
•I    'Tis  music  to  my  ear; 
Fain  would  I  sound  it  out  so  loud 
That  earth  and  heav'n  might  hear. 


CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST.  174 

2  Yes,  thou  art  precious  to  my  soul ! 
My  transport  and  my  trust : 
Jewels  to  thee  are  gaudy  toys, 
And  gold  is  sordid  dust. 
3'  All  my  capacious  pow'rs  can  wish, 
In  thee  doth  richly  meet; 
Nor  to  my  eyes  is  light  so  dear, 
Nor  friendship  half  so  sweet. 

4  Thy  grace  shall  dwell  upon  my  heart, 

And  shed  its  fragrance  there ; 
The  noblest  balm  of  all  its  wounds, 
The  cordial  of  its  care. 

5  I'll  speak  the  honours  of  thy  name 

With  my  last  lab'ring  breath ; 
And,  dying,  clasp  thee  in  my  arms — 
The  antidote  of  death. 

HYMN  174.  7s. 

Turin  244.    Feversham  220. 
Inmanuel.     Matt.  i.  23.     1  Tim.  iii.  1C. 

1  (y  OD  with  us  I  O  glorious  name ! 
^*    Let  it  shine  in  endless  fame: 

God  and  man  in  Christ  unite: — 
Oh,  mysterious  depth  and  height! 

2  God  with  us  !  Amazing  love 
Brought  him  from  his  courts  above ; 
Now,  ye  saints,  his  grace  admire, 
Swell  the  song  with  holy  fire. 

3  God  with  us  I  But  tainted  not 
With  the  first  transgressor's  blot ; 
Yet  did  he  our  sins  sustain, 

Bear  the  guilt,  the  curse,  the  pain. 
[4  God  with  us  I  Oh,  blissful  themet 

Let  the  impious  not  blaspheme ! 

Jesus  shall  in  judgment  sit, 

Dooming  rebels  to  the  pit.] 
5  God  with  us  I  Oh,  wond'rous  grace! 

Let  us  see  him  face  to  face, 

That  we  may  Immanucl  sing, 

As  we  ought,  our  God  and  King. 


175,  176      CHARACTERS  O?  CHRIST. 

HYMN  175.  C.  M.     Steele. 

Charleston  195.    Milbourn  Port  183.    America  26£ 

King  of  Saints. 

1  i^lOME,  ye  that  love  the  Saviour's  name, 
\J  And  joy  to  make  it  known ; 

The  sov'reign  of  your  heart  proclaim, 
And  bow  before  his  throne. 

2  Behold  your  King,  your  Saviour,  crown'd 

With  glories  all  divine; 
And  tell  the  wond'ring  nations  round, 
How  bright  those  glories  shine. 

3  Infinite  pow'r,  and  boundless  grace, 

In  him  unite  their  rays ; 
You,  that  have  e'er  beheld  his  face, 
Can  you  forbear  his  praise? 

4  When  in  his  earthly  courts  we  view 

The  glories  of  our  King, 
We  long  to  love  as  angels  do, 
And  wish  like  them  to  sing. 

5  And  shall  we  long  and  wish  in  vain? 

Lord,  teach  our  songs  to  rise ! 
Thy  love  can  animate  the  strain, 
And  bid  it  reach  the  skies. 

6  Oh,  happy  period  !  glorious  day ! 

When  heav'n  and  earth  shall  raise, 
With  all  their  pow'rs,  the  raptur'd  lay, 
To  celebrate  thy  praise. 

HYMN  176.  C.  M.     W> . 

Miles's  Lane  38.     Contl.ijcension  1]C. 
Croicn  him. 

1  T»  ACKSLIDERS,  who  your  mis'ry  feel, 
X#  Attend  your  Saviour's  call; 
Return,  he'll  your   backslidings  heal ; 

Oh,  crown  nim  Lord  of  all. 

2  Though  crimson  sin  increase  your  guilty 

And  painful  is  your  thrall ; 
For  broken  hearts  his  blood  was  spilt; 
Oh,  crown  him  Lord  of  all, 


CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST.  17? 

3  Take  with  you  words,  approach  his  throne, 

And  low  before  him  fall ; 
He  understands  the  spirit's  groan ; 
Oh,  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

4  Whoever  comes  he'll  not  cast  out, 

Although  your  faith  be  small  : 
His  faithfulness  you  cannot  doubt; 
Oh,  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

HYMN  177.  C.  M. 

Miles's  Lane  32.    Foster  9G. 
Ttu  spiritual  Coronation.    Cant.  iii.  11. 


1    A  LL-HAIL,  the  pow'r  of  Jesus'  name! 
J\.  Let  angels  prostrate  fell ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

MARTYRS. 

[2  Crown  him,  ye  martyrs  of  our  God, 
Who  from  his  altar*  call ; 
Extol  the  stem  of  Jesse's  rod, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  jail. 

CONVERTED   JEWS. 

3  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Isr'el's  race, 

A  remnant  weak  and  small ! 
Hail  him,  who  saves  you  by  his  grace, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all.] 

BELIEVING  GENTILES. 

4  Ye  Gentile  sinners,  ne'er  forget 

The  -wormwood  and  the  gall ; 
Go — spread  your  trophies  at  your  feet, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

SINNERS  OF  EVERY  AGE. 

^5  Babes,  men,  and  sires,  who  know  his  love, 
Who  feel  your  sin  and  thrall, 
Now  joy  with  all  the  hosts  above, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 


178  CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST. 

SINNERS  OF  EVERY  NATION. 

6  Let  ev'iy  kindred,  ev'ry  tribe, 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

ourselves. 

7  O,  that  with  vonder  sacred  throng, 

We  at  his  feet  may  fall ; 
We'll  join  the  everlasting  song, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

HYMN  178.  112th.     C.  Wesley. 

nHulm93.     Hoxton  121. 
Kinsman.     Ruth  iii.  2—9. 

1  TESUS,  we  claim  thee  for  our  own, 
•I    Our  Kinsman  near  allied  in  blood, 
Flesh  of  our  flesh,  bone  of  our  bone, 

The  Son  of  Man,  the  Son  of  God; 
And  lo!  we  lav  us  at  thy  feet, 
Our  sentence  from  thy  mouth  to  meet. 

2  Partaker  of  rav  flesh  below, 

To  thee,  O  Jesus,  I  apply ; 
Thou  wilt  thy  poor  relations  know; 

Thou  never  canst  thyself  deny, 
Exclude  me  from  thy  guardian  care, 
Or  slight  a  sinful  beggar's  pray'r. 

3  Thee,  Saviour,  at  my  greatest  need, 

1  trust  my  faithful' friend  to  prove; 
Now  o'er  thy  meanest  servants  spread 

The  skirt  of  thy  redeeming  love : 
Under  thy  wings  "of  mercy  take, 
And  save  me  for  thy  merit's  sake. 

4  Hast  thou  not  undertook  my  cause, 

Lord  over  all,  to  worms  allied  .•* 
Answer  me  from  that  bleeding  cross, 

Demand  thy  dcarly-ransomxl  bride, 
And  let  my  soul,  betroth 'd  to  thee, 
Thine,  wholly  thine,  for  ever  be ! 


CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST.       179,  180 

HYMN  179.  L.  M.    Fawcett. 

Babylon  Streams  23.    Kingsbridge  88.    Gould's  272, 
Lamb  of  God,  frc.    Jolm  i.  29. 

1  T»  EHOLD  the  sin-atoning  Lamb, 
_D  With  wonder,  gratitude  and  love : 
To  take  away  our  guilt  and  shame, 
See  him  descending  from  above. 

2  Our  sins  and  griefs  on  him  were  laid; 
He  meekly  bore  the  mighty  load; 
Our  ransom-price  he  fully  paid 

In  groans  and  tears,  in  sweat  and  blood. 

3  To  save  a  guilty  world,  he  dies; 
Sinners,  behold  the  bleeding  Lamb ! 
To  him  lift  up  your  longing  eyes, 
And  hope  for"  mercy  in  his  name. 

4  Pardon  and  peace,  through  him  abound, 
He  can  the  richest  blessings  give; 
Salvation  in  his  name  is  found, 

He  bids  the  dying  sinner  live. 

5  Jesus,  my  Lord,  I  look  to  thee — 
Where  else  can  helpless  sinners  go? 
Thy  boundless  love  shall  set  me  free 
From  all  my  wretchedness  and  woe. 

HYMN  180.  S.  M.    J.  C.  W. 

New  Eagle  Street  55.    Enfield  5. 
Leader. 

IHOU  very  paschal  Lamb, 
Whose  blood  for  us  was  shed, 
Through  whom  we  out  of  Egypt  came; 

Thy  ransom'd  people  led. 
Angel  of  Gospel-grace! 
Fulfil  thy  character; 
To  guard  and  feed  the  chosen  race, 
In  Israel's  camp  appear. 

Throughout  the  desert-way 

Conduct  us  by  thy  light ; 
Be  thou  a  cooling  cloud  by  day, 

A  cheering  fire  by  night. 


T 


181,  182       CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST. 
4      Our  fainting  souls  sustain 

With  blessings  from  above, 
And  ever  on  thy  people  rain 

The  manna  of  thy  love. 

HYMN  181.  L.  M.    Steele. 

Virginia  '234.     Rippon's  188- 
JJfe  of  the  Soul.    John  xiv.  19. 

1  "V1THEN  sins  and  fears  prevailing  rise, 

▼  T     And  fainting  hope  almost  expires, 
Jesus,  to  thee  I  lift  mine  eyes — 
To  thee  I  breathe  my  soul's  desires. 

2  Art  thou  not  mine,  my  living  Lord  ? 
And  can  my  hope,  my  com  tort,  die, 
Fix'd  on  thy  everlasting  word ; 

That  word  which  built  the  earth  and  sky  ? 

3  If  my  immortal  Saviour  lives, 
Then  my  immortal  life  is  sure; 
Hi:?  word  a  firm  foundation  gives; 
Here  let  me  build,  and  rest  secure. 

4  Here  let  my  faith  unshaken  dwell ; 
Immoveable  the  promise  stands; 
Not  all  the  pow'rs  of  earth,  or  hell, 
Can  e'er  dissolve  the  sacred  bands. 

5  Here,  O  mv  soul,  thy  tnist  repose ! 
If  Jesus  is  for  ever  mine, 

Not  death  itself,  that  last  of  foes, 
Shall  break  a  union  so  divine. 

HYMN  182.  8.  7. 

Carlisle  95.     Welsh  210. 
fjU.     Isaiah  ix.  -2. 

1  T  IGHT  of  those,  whose  dreary  dwelling 
JLl  Borders  on  the  shades  of  death, 
Come !  and  thy  dear  self  revealing, 

Dissipate  the  clouds  beneath : 
The  new  heav'n'^  and  earth's  Creator, 

In  our  deepest  darkness  rise ! 
Scatt  ring  all  the  night  of  nature, 

Pouring  day  upon  our  eyes ! 


CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST.       183,  184 

Still  we  wait  for  thine  appearing, 

Life  and  joy  thy  beams  impart, 
Chasing  all  our  fears,  and  cheering 

Ev'ry  poor  benighted  heart  : 
Come,  and  manifest  the  favour 

Thou  hast  for  the  ransom 'd  race: 
Come,  thou  dear  exalted  Saviour! 

Come,  and  bring  thy  Gospel-grace.. 
Save  us  in  thy  great  compassion, 

O  thou  mild  pacific  Prince ! 
Give  the  knowledge  of  salvation, 

Give  the  pardon  of  our  sins; 
By  thine  all-sufficient  merit, 

Ev'ry  burden'd  soul  release; 
By  the  influence  of  thy  Spirit, 

Guide  us  into  perfect  peace. 

HYMN  183.  7s.     W . 

Scotland  194.    Stotl  164.     Alcester  213. 
Melchiiedek  a  Type  of  Christ.    Gen.  xiv.  18,  19. 


K 


Make  a  wounded  sinner  whole.' 

King  of  righteousness  and  peace, 

Let  not  thy  sweet  visits  cease! 
£  Come,  refresh  this  soul  of  mine 

With  thy  sacred  bread  and  wine; 

All  thy  love  to  me  unfold, 

Half  of  which  cannot  be  told. 
3  Hail,  Melchizedek  divine ! 

Thou  great  High-Priest  shalt  be  mine; 

All  my  pow'rs  before  thee  fall, — 

Take  not  tithe,  but  take  them  all. 

HYMN  184.  C.  M. 

New- York  33.    Providence  College  10. 
Messenger  of  the  Covenant.     Mai.  iii.  1. 

1    TESUS,  commission'd  from  above, 
tf    Descends  to  men  below, 
And  shows  from  whence  the  springs  of  love 
In  endless  current  flow. 
H 


185  CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST. 

2  He  whom  the  boundless  heav'n  adore§, 

Whom  angels  long  to  see, 
Quitted  with  joy  those  blissful  shores, 
Ambassador  to  me. 

3  To  me,  a  worm,  a  sinful  clod, 

A  rebel  all  forlorn ; 
A  foe,  a  traitor  to  my  God, 

And  of  a  traitor  born  : 
1  To  me,  who  never  sought  his  grace, 

Who  mock'd  his  sacred  word; 
Who  never  knew  or  lov'd  his  face, 

And  all  his  will  abhorr'd: 

[5  To  mev*ho  could  not  even  praise* 
WheirTiis  kind  heart  J  knew, 
But  sought  a  thousand  devious  ways, 
Rather  than  keep  the  true  :] 

6  Yet  this  redeeming  angel  came, 

So  vile  a  worm  to  bless; 
He  took  with  gladness  all  my  blame, 
And  gave  his  righteousness. 

7  Oh  that  my  languid  heart  might  glow 

With  ardour  all  divine ! 
And,  for  more  love  than  seraphs  know, 
Like  burning  seraphs  shine ! 

HYMN  185.  L.  M.    Keedham. 

New  Sabbath  128.     Mark's  65. 
Messiah.    Gen.  xlix.  10.    Dan.  ix.  2G.    Hag.  ii.  9. 

1  |^i  LORY  to  God !  who  reigns  above, 

VF  Who  dwells  in  light,  whose  name  is  love; 
Ye  saints  and  angels,  if  ye  can, 
Declare  the  love  of  God  to  man. 

2  Oh,  what  can  more  his  love  commend, 
His  dear,  his  only  Son,  to  send! 

That  man  condemn'd  to  die  might  live, 
And  God  be  glorious  to  forgive ! 

3  Messiah's  come — with  joy  behold 
The  days  by  prophets  long  foretold, 


CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST.  186 

Judah  thy  royal  sceptre's  broke ; 

And  time  still  proves  what  Jacob  spoke. 

4  Daniel,  thy  weeks  are  all  expir'd, — 
The  time  prophetic  seals  requir'd ; 
Cut  off  for  sins,  b-.t  not  his  own, 
Thy  Prince  Messiah  did  atone. 

5  Thy  famous  temple,  Solomon, 
Is  by  the  latter  far  out-shone ; 

It  wanted  not  thy  glitt'ring  store, 
jMessiah's  presence  grac'd  it  more. 

6  We  see  the  prophecies  fulfill'd 

In  Jesus,  that  most  wond'rous  child! 
His  birth,  his  life,  his  death,  combine 
To  prove  his  character  divine. 

7  Jesus,  thy  Gospel  firmly  stands 

A  blessing  to  these  favour'd  lands; 
No  infidel  shall  be  our  dread, 
Since  thou  art  risen  from  the  dead. 
HYMN  186.    7.  6.  8.     C.  Wesley. 

Clark's  131.    Tottenham  Court  111. 
Passover.     Exod.  xii.  7.     1  Cor.  v.  7,  8. 

1  #~iHRIST,  our  passover  is  slain, 
\J  To  set  his  people  free. — 
Free  from  sin's  Egyptian  chain, 

And  Pharaoh's  tyranny : 
Lord,  that  we  may  now  depart, 

And  truly  serve  our  pard'ning  God, 
Sprinkle  ev'ry  house  and  heart 

With  thine'  atoning  blood. 

2  Let  the  angel  of  the  Lord 

His  awful  charge  fulfil ; 
Let  his  pestilential  sword 

The  first-born  victims  kill; 
Safe  in  snares  and  deaths  we  dwell, 

Protected  by  that  crimson  sign, 
From  the  rage  of  earth  and  hell, 

And  from  the  wrath  divine. 

3  Wilt  thou  not  a  diff 'rence  make 

Betwixt  thy  friend  and  foe, 


187,  188       CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST. 

Vengeance  on  th'  Egyptians  take, 

And  grace  to  Israel  show? 
Know'st  thou  not,  most  righteous  God, 

We  on  the  paschal  Lamb  rely  ? — 
See  us  cover'd  with  the  blood, 

And  pass  thy  people  bv. 

HYMN  187.  C.  M.    Steele. 

Ptillman  66.     Condescension  116. 
Pearl  of  great  Price.    Matt.  xiii.  46. 

1  "VTE  glitt'ring  toys  of  earth  adieu ! 

X    A  nobler  choice  be  mine ; 
A  real  prize  attracts  my  view, 
A  treasure  all  divine. 

2  Begone,  unworthy  of  my  cares, 

Ye  specious  baits  of  sense ; — 
Inestimable  worth  appears, 
The  pearl  of  price  immense ! 

3  Jesus,  to  multitudes  unknown, — 

O  name  divinely  sweet ! 
Jesus,  in  thee,  in  thee  alone, 

Wealth,  honour,  pleasure  meet. 

4  Should  both  the  Indies  at  my  call, 

Their  boasted  stores  resign ; 
With  joy  I  would  renounce  them  all, 
For  leave  to  call  thee  mine. 

5  Should  earth's  vain  treasures  all  depart, 

Of  this  dear  gift  possess'd, 
I'd  clasp  it  to  my  joyful  heart, 
And  be  for  ever  blest. 

6  Dear  Sov'reign  of  my  soul's  desires, 

Thy  love  is  bliss  divine ; 
Accept  the  wish  that  love  inspires, 
And  bid  me  call  thee  mine. 

HYMN  188.  L.  M.    Steele. 

Ulverston  179.    Portugal  97.     Gould's  272. 
Physician  of  Souls.    Jeremiah  viii.  22. 

EEP  are  the  wounds  which  sin  has  made, 
Where  shall  the  sinnar  find  a  cure  ? 


D 


CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST. 

In  vain,  alas !  is  nature's  aid ; 

The  work  exceeds  all  nature's  pow'r, 

2  Sin,  like  a  raging  fever,  reigns 
With  fatal  strength  in  ev'ry  part ; 
The  dire  contagion  fills  the"  veins, 
And  spreads  its  poison  to  the  heart. 

3  And  can  no  sov 'reign  balm  be  found? 
And  is  no  kind  physician  nigh, 

To  ease  the  pain,  and  heal  the  wound, 
Ere  life  and  nope  for  ever  fly  ? 

4  There  is  a  great  Physician  near  : 
Look  up,  O  fainting  soul,  and  live; 
See  in  nis  heav'nly  smiles  appear 
Such  ease  as  nature  cannot  give ! 

5  See  in  the  Saviour's  dying  blood, 
Life,  health,  and  bliss,' abundant  flow; 
'Tis  only  this  dear  sacred  flood 

Can  ease  thy  pain  and  heal  thy  woe. 

6  Sin  throws  in  vain  its  pointed  dart; 
For  here  a  sovereign  cure  is  found, 
A  cordial  for  the  fainting  heart, 

A  balm  for  ev'ry  painful  wound. 

HYMN  189.   C.  M. 

Great  Milton  212.    Ludlow  84. 
Physician ;  or,  The  Miracles  of  Christ. 

1  TESUS,  since  the:  art  still  to-day 
«I    As  yesterday  the  same ; 
Present  to  heal— in  me  display 

The  virtue  of  thy  name. 

2  Since  still  thou  go'st  about  to  do 

Thy  needy  creatures  good; 
On  me,  that  I  thy  praise  may  show, 
Be  all  thy  wonders  show'd. 

LEPER. 

3  Now,  Lord,  to  whom  for  help  I  call. 

Thy  miracles  repeat ; 
With  pitying  eye  behold  me  fall, 
A  leper  at  thy  feet. 


189  CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST. 

4  Loathsome,  and  vile,  and  self-abhorr'd, 
I  sink  beneath  my  sin ; 
But,  if  thou  wilt,  a  gracious  word 


agr 
iakt 


Of  thine  can  make  me  clean. 

DEAF  AND  DUMB. 

5  Thou  seest  me  deaf  to  thy  commands; 

Open,  O  Lord,  mine  ear; 
Bid  me  stretch  out  my  wither'd  hands, 
And  lift  them  up  in  pray'r. 

6  Silent,  (alas !  thou  know'st  how  long) 

My  voice  I  cannot  raise  ; 
But,  Oh !  when  thou  shalt  loose  my  tongue, 
The  dumb  shall  sing  thy  praise. 

LAME. 

7  Lame,  at  the  pool,  I  still  am  seen. 

Waiting  to  find  relief; 
While  many  others  venture  in, 

And  wash  away  their  grief. 
3  Now  speak  my  mind,  my  conscience,  sound, 

Give,  and  my  strength  employ  ; 
Light  as  a  hart,  my  soul  shall  bound, 

The  lame  shall  ieap  for  joy. 


9  If  thou,  my  God,  art  passing  by, 

Oh!  let  me  find  thee  near; 
Jesus,  in  mercy,  hear  me  cry ; 
Thou  Son  of  David,  hear ! 

10  See,  I  am  waiting  in  the  way, 

For  thee  the  heav'nly  light; 
Command  me  to  be  brought,  and  say 
"  Sinner,  receive  thy  sight." 

POSSESSED. 

11  Cast  out  thy  foes,  and  let  them  still 

To  thy  great  name  submit; 
Clothe  with  thy  righteousness,  and  heal, 
And_j)lace  me  at  thy  feet. 


CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST.  190 

t2  From  sin,  the  guilt,  the  pow'r,  the  pain, 
Thou  wilt  relieve  my  soul; 
Lord,  I  believe,  and  not  in  vain, 
For  thou  wilt  make  me  whole. 

HYMN  190.  148th.     Cennick. 
Bethesda  112.    Eagle  Street  16. 

High-priest. 


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GOOD  High-Priest  is  come, 
Supplying  Aaron's  place, 


And  taking  up  his  room, 

Dispensing  life  and  grace; 
The  law  by  Aaron's  priesthood  came, 
But  grace  and  truth  by  Jesus'  name. 

My  Lord  a  priest  is  made, 

As  sware  the  mighty  God 

To  Israel  and  his  seed; 

Ordain'd  to  offer  blood 
For  sinners,  who  in  mercy  seek, 
A  priest,  as  was  Melchizedek. 

He  once  temptation  knew 

Of  every  sort  and  kind, 

That  he  might  succour  shew 

To  every  tempted  mind: 
In  every  point  the  Lamb  was  try'd, 
Like  us,  and  then  for  us  he  dy'd. 

He  dies;  but  lives  again, 

And  by  the  altar  stands; 

There  shows  how  he  was  slain, 

Op'ning  his  pierced  hands: 
Our  Priest  abides,  and  pleads  the  cause 
Of  us,  who  have  transgress'd  his  laws. 

I  other  priests  disclaim, 
And  laws,  and  offerings  too, 
None  but  the  bleeding  Lamb 
The  mighty  work  can  do; 
He  shall  have  all  the  praise ;  for  he 
Hath  lov'd,  and  liv'd,  and  dy'd  for  me. 


391,  192       CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST. 

HYMN  191.  L.  M.    Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

Leeds  19.    Langdon  217. 
The  Excellency  of  the  Priesthood  of  Christ. 

1  ^l^/JONG  all  the  priests  of  Jewish  race;, 

jj/m.  Jesus  the  most  illustrious  stands ; 
The  radiant  beauty  of  his  face 
Superior  love  and  awe  demands. 

2  Not  Aaron  or  Melchizedek 
Could  claim  such  high  descent  as  he ; 
His  nature  and  his  name  bespeak 
His  unexampled  pedigree. 

3  Descended  from  th'  eternal  God, 
He  bears  the  name  of  his  own  Son ; 
And,  dress'd  in  human  flesh  and  blood, 
He  puts  his  priestly  garments  on. 

4  The  mitred  crown,  th'  embroider'd  vest, 
With  graceful  dignity  he  wears ; 

And,  in  full  splendour,  on  his  breast 
The  sacred  oracle  appears. 

5  So  he  presents  his  sacrifice, — 
An  off  ring  most  divinely  sweet; 
While  clouds  of  fragrant  incense  rise; 
And  cover  o'er  the  mercy-seat. 

6  The  Father,  with  approving  smile, 
Accepts  the  off 'ring  of  his  Son ; 
New  joys  the  wond'ring  angels  feel, 
And  haste  to  bear  the  tidings  down. 

7  The  welcome  news  their  lips  repeat 
Gives  sacred  pleasure  to  my  breast; 
Henceforth,  my  soul,  thy  cause  commit 
To  Christ,  the  Advocate  and  Priest. 

HYMN  192.   112th.    President  Davies* 

Carey's  11.    New-Haven  248.    Pearce269. 
Prophet,  Priest,  and  King.    1  Pet.  ii.  7. 

1    TESUS,  how  precious  is  thy  name ! 
tl   The  great  Jehovah's  darling,  thou! 


CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST.  193 

Oh,  let  me  catch  th'  immortal  flame, 
With  which  angelic  bosoms  glow ! 
Since  angels  love  thee,  I  would  love, 
And  imitate  the  bless'd  above. 

2  My  Proj 'ihet  thou,  my  heav'nly  guide*. 

Thy  sweet  instructions  I  will  hear; 
The  words,  that  from  thy  lips  proceed, 

Oh,  how  divinely  sweet  they  are ! 
Thee,  my  great  Prophet,  I  would  love,. 
And  imitate  the  bless'd  above. 

3  My  great  High-firiest,  whose  precious  blood, 

Did  once  atone  upon  the  cross ; 
Who  now  dost  intercede  with  God, 

And  plead  the  friendless  sinner's  cause ; 
In  thee  I  trust ;  thee  I  would  love, 
And  imitate  the  bless'd  above. 

4  My  King  supreme,  to  thee  I  bow, 

A  willing  subject  at  thy  feet; 
All  other  lords  I  disavow, 

And  to  thy  government  submit: 
My  Saviour  King  this  heart  would  love. 
And  imitate  the  bless'd  above. 

HYMN  193.  L.  M. 

Redemption  243.    Wells's  Row  98. 
The  Ransom.    Isaiah  lxi.  2. 

1  "  T  COME,"  the  great  Redeemer  cries, 

JL  "  A  year  of  freedom  to  declare, 
"  From  debts  and  bondage  to  discharge  ; 
"And  Jews  and  Greeks  the  grace  shall 
"  share :  ' 

2  "  A  day  of  vengeance  I  proclaim, 

"  But  not  on  man  the  storm  shall  fall; 
"  On  me  its  thunders  shall  descend, 
"My  strength,  my  love,  sustain  them  all." 

3  Stupendous  favour !  matchless  grace! 
Jesus  has  died,  that  we  might  live: 
Not  worlds  below,  nor  worlds  above, 
Could  so  divine  a  ransom  give, 

H2 


194,  195       CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST. 

4  To  him  who  lov'd  our  ruin'd  race, 
And  for  our  lives  laid  down  his  own, 
Let  songs  of  joyful  praises  rise, 
Sublime,  eternal  as  his  throne. 

HYMN  194.  C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Oxford  177.     Sprague  166. 
Our  Righteousness.     Jeremiah  xxiii.  6. 

1  O  AVIOUR  divine!  we  know  thy  name, 
£5  And  in  that  name  we  trust; 

Thou  art  the  Lord  our  Righteousness, 
Thou  art  thine  Israel's  boast. 

2  Guilty  we  plead  before  thy  throne, 

And  low  in  dust  we  lie, 
Till  Jesus  stretch  his  gracious  arm 
To  bring  the  guilty  nigh. 

3  The  sins  of  one  most  righteous  day 

Might  plunge  us  in  despair; 
Yet  all  the  crimes  of  num'rous  years 
Shall  our  great  Surety  clear. 

4  That  spotless  robe,  which  he  hath  wrought, 

Shall  deck  us  all  around; 
Nor  by  the  piercing  eye  of  God 
One  blemish  shall  be  found. 

5  Pardon,  and  peace,  and  lively  hope, 

To  sinners  now  are  giv'n ; 
Israel  and  Judah  soon  shall  change 
Their  wilderness  for  heav'n. 

6  With  joy  we  taste  that  manna  now, 

Thy  mercy  scatters  down; 
We  seal  our  humble  vows  to  thee, 
And  wait  the  promis'd  crown. 

HYMN  195.   7s.     Tojilady. 

Deptford  104.     Firth's  146.     Rest  282. 
Rock-smitten ;  or.  The  Rock  of  Jlges.    Isaiah  xxvi.  4. 

OCK  of  ages,  shelter  me! 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee! 


R 


CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST.  196 

Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  thy  wounded  side  which  fiow'd, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure; 
Cleanse  me  from  its  guilt  and  pow'r. 

2  Not  the  labour  of  my  hands 
Can  fulfil  thy  law's  demands; 
Could  my  zeal  no  respite  know, 
Could  my  tears  for  ever  flow, 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone : 
Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone. 

3  Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring, 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling; 
Naked,  come  to  thee  for  dress; 
Helpless,  look  to  thee  for  grace; 
Black,  I  to  the  fountain  fly ; 
Wash  me,  Saviour,  or  I  die ! 

4  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  my  eye-strings  break  in  death, 
When  I  soar  to  worlds  unknown, ' 
See  thee  on  thy  judgment-throne, — 
Rock  of  ages,  shelter  me  ! 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee! 

HYMN  196.  L.  M.    Steele. 

Lebanon  79.    Manning  245. 
Saviour — the  only  One.    Acts  iv.  12. 

1  TESUS,  the  spring  of  joys  divine, 

tl    Whence  all  our  hopes  and  comforts  flow ; 
Jesus,  no  other  name  but  thine 
Can  save  us  from  eternal  woe. 

2  In  vain  would  boasting  reason  find 
The  way  to  happiness  and  God; 
Her  weak  directions  leave  the  mind 
Bewilder'd  in  a  dubious  road. 

3  Nor  other  name  will  heav'n  approve: 
Thou.art  the  true,  the  living  way, 
Ordain'd,  by  everlasting  love, 

To  the  bright  realms  of  endless  day. 


197  CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST. 

4  Here  let  our  constant  feet  abide, 
Nor  from  the  heav'nly  path  depart; 
O  let  thy  Spirit,  gracious  Guide  ! 
Direct  our  steps,  and  cheer  our  heart. 

5  Safe  lead  us  through  this  world  of  night, 
And  bring  us  to  the  blissful  plains, — 
The  regions  of  unclouded  light, 
Where  perfect  joy  for  ever  reigns. 

HYMN  197.  S.  M.     Steele. 

Finsbury  155.     Mansfield  154. 
Shepherd.    Tsalm  xxiii.  1—3. 

HILE  my  Redeemer's  near, 


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My  Shepherd  and  my  Guide, 
I  bid  farewell  to  anxious  fear, 
My  wants  are  all  supply 'd. 

2  To  ever-fragrant  meads, 

Where  rich  abundance  grows, 

His  gracious  hand  indulgent  leads, 

And  guards  my  sweet  repose. 

3  Along  the  lovely  scene 

Cool  waters  gently  roll, 
Transparent,  sweet,  and  all  serene, 
To  cheer  my  fainting  soul. 

4  Here  let  my  Spirit  rest; 

How  sweet  a  lot  is  mine ! 
With  pleasure,  food,  and  safety,  blest; 
Beneficence  divine! 

5  Dear  Shepherd,  if  I  stray, 

My  wand'ring  feet  restore; 
To  thy  fair  pastures  guide  my  way, 
And  let  me  rove  no  more.  " 

6  Unworthy  as  I  am 

Of  thy  protecting  care, 
Jesus,  I  plead  thy  gracious  name, 
For  all  my  hopes  are  these. 


CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST.       198,  199 

HYMN  198.   104th. 

Old  Hundred  and  Fourth  148.     Hanover  130. 
Strong-hold.    Zech.  ix.  12.    Nah.  i.  7. 

YE  pris'ners  of  hope, 
Overwhelmed  with  grief, 
To  Jesus  look  up 

For  certain  relief; 
There's  no  condemnation 

In  Jesus  the  Lord, 
But  strong  consolation 

His  grace  doth  afford. 
Should  justice  appear 

A  merciless  foe, 
Yet  be  of  good  cheer, 

And  soon  shall  you  know 
That  sinners,  confessing 

Their  wickedness  past, 
A  plentiful  blessing 

Of  pardon  shall  taste. 
Then  dry  up  your  tears, 

Ye  children  of  grief, 
For  Jesus  appears 

To  give  you  relief: 
If  you  are  returning 

To  Jesus,  your  friend, 
Your  sighing  and  mourning 

In  singing  shall  end. 
"None  will  I  cast  out 

"Who  come,"  saith  the  Lord, 
Why  then  do  you  doubt  ? 

Lay  hold  of  his  word: 
Ye  mourners  of  Sion, 

Be  bold  to  believe, 
For  ever  rely  on 

Your  Saviour,  and  live. 
HYMN  199.  L.  M.    Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

Now  Sabbath  122.    Martin's  Lane  67. 
Sun.    Psalm  lxxxiv.  11. 

GRE  \T  God !   amid  the  darksome  night, 
Thy  glories  dart  upon  my  sight, 


•00  CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST. 

While,  wrapt  in  wonder,  I  behold 
The  silver  moon  and  stars  of  gold. 

2  But  when  I  see  the  sun  arise, 
And  pour  his  glories  o'er  the  skies, 
In  more  stupendous  forms  I  view 
Thy  greatness,  and  thy  goodness  too. 

3  Thou  Sun  of  suns,  whose  dazzling  light 
Tries  and  confounds  an  angel's  sight ! 
How  shall  I  glance  mine  eye  at  thee 
In  all  thy  vast  immensity ! 

4  Yet  I  may  be  allow'd  to  trace 
The  distant  shadows  of  thy  face ; 
As  in  the  pale  and  sickly  moon, 
We  trace  the  image  of  the  sun. 

5  In  ev'ry  work  thy  hands  have  made, 
Thy  pow'r  and  wisdom  are  display'd : 
But  O !  what  glories  all  divine 

In  my  incarnate  Saviour  shine! 

6  He  is  my  Sun :  beneath  his  wings 
My  soul  securely  sits  and  sings; 
And  there  enjoys,  like  those  above, 
The  balmy  influence  of  thy  love. 

7  Oh,  may  the  vital  strength  and  heat, 
His  cheering  beams  communicate, 
Enable  me  my  course  to  run 

With  the  same  vigour  as  the  sun. 

HYMN  200.  C.  M.     Tofilady. 

New-York  33.    Condescension  UC. 
Vine  and  the  Branches.    John  xv.  1 — 5. 

1  TESUS,  immutably  the  same! 
#1  Thou  true  and  living  Vine! 
Around  thy  all-supporting  stem 

My  feeble  arms  I  twine. 

2  Quicken'd  by  thee,  and  kept  alive, 

I  flourish  and  bear  fruit : 

Mv  life  I  from  thy  sap  derive, 

My  vigour  from  thy  root. 


CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST.  201 

Q  I  can  do  nothing  without  thee ; 
My  strength  is  wholly  thine; 
Wither'd  and  barren  should  I  be 
If  sever'd  from  the  Vine. 

4  Upon  my  leaf,  when  parch'd  with  heat, 

Refreshing  dew  shall  drop ; 
The  plant,  which  thy  right  hand  hath  set, 
Shall  ne'er  be  rooted  up. 

5  Each  moment,  water'd  by  thy  care, 

And  fenc'd  with  pow'r  divine, 
Fruit  to  eternal  life  shall  bear 
The  feeblest  branch  of  thine. 

HYMN  201.  L.  M.    Cennick, 

Leeds  19.    Lewton  30. 

Way  to  Canaan. 

1  TESUS,  my  all,  to  heav'n  is  gone; 
tl    He,  whom  I  fix  my  hopes  upon! 

-   His  track  I  see,  and  I'll  pursue 
The  narrow  way,  till  him  I  view. 

2  The  way  the  holy  prophets  went, 
The  road  that  leads  from  banishment; 
The  king's  high-way  of  holiness, 

I'll  go;  for  all  his  paths  are  peace. 

3  This  is  the  way  I  long  have  sought, 
And  mourn'd  because  I  found  it  not ; 
My  grief,  and  burden,  long  has  been 
Because  I  could  not  cease  from  sin. 

4  The  more  I  strove  against  its  pow'r, 
I  sinn'd  and  stumbled  but  the  more, 
Till  late  I  heard  my  Saviour  say, 

"  Come  hither,  soul,  I  am  the  way." 

5  Lo !  glad  I  come !  and  thou,  blest  Lamb, 
Shalt  take  me  to  thee  as  I  am : 

My  sinful  self  to  thee  I  give ! 
Nothing  but  love  shall  I  receive. 

6  Then  will  I  tell  to  sinners  round 
What  a  dear  Saviour  I  have  found; 
I'll  point  to  thy  redeeming  blood, 
And  say—"  Behold  the  way  to  God!" 


202,  203      CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST. 

HYMN  202.  8,8,6. 

Broadmead  150.     Chatham  59. 
Way,  Truth,  and  Life.    John  xiv.  6. 

1  rpHERE  is  no  path  to  heav'nly  bliss, 

X    Or  solid  joy,  or  lasting  peace, 
But  Christ  th'  appointed  road: 

Oh,  may  we  tread  the  sacred  Way! 

By  faith  rejoice,  and  praise,  and  pray, 
Till  we  sit  down  with  God ! 

2  The  types  and  shadows  of  the  word 
Unite  in  Christ,  the  man,  the  Lord, 

The  Saviour  just  and  true: 
Oh,  may  we  all  his  word  believe ! 
And  all  his  promises  receive, 

And  all  his  precepts  do. 

3  As  he  above  for  ever  lives, 
And  Life  to  dying  sinners  gives, 

Eternal  and  divine! 
Oh,  may  his  Spirit  in  me  dwell ! 
Then,  sav'd  from  sin,  and  death,  and  hell, 

Eternal  life  is  mine. 

HYMN  203.  L.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Bramcoate  23.    Langdon  217. 

Wisdom,  Righteousness,  Sanctification,  and  Redemption, 

ICor.  i.  30,31. 

1  ~\tf Y  God!  assist  me,  while  I  raise 
UjL  An  anthem  of  harmonious  praise: 
M\  heart  thy  wonders  shall  proclaim, 
And  spread  its  banners  in  thy  name. 

2  In  Christ  I  view  a  store  divine ; 
My  Father,  all  that  store  is  thine ! 
By  thee  prepar'd,  by  thee  bestow'd: 
Hail  to  the  Saviour  and  the  God ! 

"3  When  gloomy  shades  my  soul  o'erspread, 
"Let  there  be  light,"  th''  Almighty  said; 
And  Christ,  my  Sun,  his  beams  displays* 
And  scatters  round  celestial  rays. 

4  Cond'  nui'd,  thy  criminal  I  stood, 
And  awful  justice  ask'd  my  blood: 


CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST.       204,  205 

That  welcome  Saviour,  from  thy  throne, 
Brought  righteousness  and  pardon  down. 

5  My  soul  was  all  o'erspread  with  sin; 
And  lo !  his  grace  hath  made  me  clean ! 
He  rescues  from  th'  infernal  foe, 

And  full  redemption  will  bestow. 

6  Ye  saints,  assist  my  grateful  tongue! 
Ye  angels,  warble  back  my  song! 
For  love  like  this  demands  the  praise 
Of  heav'nly  harps  and  endless  days. 

HYMN  204.  C.  M.     Toplady. 

Bedford  91.    Brighthelmstone  208. 

All  in  All. 

1  l^OMPAR'D  with  Christ,  in  all  beside 
\J  No  comeliness  I  see; 

The  one  thing  needful,  dearest  Lord, 
Is  to  be  one  with  thee. 

2  The  sense  of  thy  expiring  love 

Into  my  soul  convey: 
Thyself  bestow !  for  thee  alone, 
My  all  in  all  I  pray. 

3  Less  than  thyself  will  not  suffice 

My  comfort  to  restore : 
More  than  thyself  I  cannot  crave ; 
And  thou  canst  give  no  more. 

4  Lov'd  of  my  God,  for  him  again 

With  love  intense  I'll  bum  : 
Chosen  of  thee,  ere  time  began, 
I'd  choose  thee  in  return. 

5  Whate'er  consists  not  with  thy  love, 

O  teach  me  to  resign : 
I'm  rich  to  all  th'  intents  of  bliss, 
If  thou,  O  God,  art  mine. 

HYMN  205.  8s.    K . 

New  Jerusalem  230.    Locke  49. 

All  in  All;  or,  The  Testimony  concerning  Jesus,  the  Soul  of 

Prophecy.     Rev.  xix.  10. 


T 


HE  Bible  is  justly  esteem'd 
The  glory  supreme  of  the  land, 


205  CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST. 

Which  shows  how  a  sinner's  redeem 'd, 

And  brought  to  Jehovah's  right  hand  : 
With  pleasure  we  freely  confess 

The  Bible  all  books  doth  outshine; 
But  Jesus,  his  person  and  grace, 

Affords  it  that  lustre  divine. 
2  In  ev'ry  firofihetical  book, 

Where  God  his  decrees  hath  unseal'd, 
With  joy  we  behold,  as  we  look, 

The  wonderful  Saviour  reveal'd; 
His  glories  project  to  the  eye, 

And  prove  it  was  not  his  design 
Those  glories  concealed  should  lie, 

But  there  in  full  majesty  shine, 
o  The^rs^  gracious  promise  to  man 

A  blessed  prediction  appears; 
His  work  is  the  soul  of  the  plan, 

And  gives  it  the  glory  it  wears: 
How  cheering  the  truth  must  have  been, 

That  Jesus,  the  promised  seed, 
Should  triumph  o'er  Satan  and  sin, 

And  hell  in  captivity  lead! 

4  The  ancient  Levitical  Law, 

Was  prophecy,  after  its  kind: 
In  tvpes,  there,  the  faithful  foresaw 

The  Saviour  that  ransom 'd  mankind: 
The  altar,  the  lamb,  and  the  priest, 

The  blood  that  was  sprinkled  of  old, 
Had  life,  when  the  people  could  taste 

The  blessings  those  shadows  foretold. 

5  Review  each  prophetical  song, 

Which  shines  in  predictions  rich  train, 
The  sweetest  to  Jesus  belong, 

And  point  out  his  suff'rings  and  reign; 
Sure  David  his  harp  never  strung 

With  more  of  true  sacred  delight, 
Than  when  of  the  Saviour  he  sung, 

And  he  was  reveal'd  to  his  sight. 

6  May  Jesus  more  precious  become ! 

His  word  be  a  lamp  to  our  feet, 


THE  INFLUENCES  AND  GRACES,  &C.       206 
While  we  in  this  wilderness  roam, 

Till  brought  in  his  presence  to  meet! 
Then,  then,  we  will  gaze  on  thy  face, — 

Our  Prophet,  our  Priest,  and  our  King ! 
Recount  all  thy  wonders  of  grace, 

Thy  praises  eternally  sing. 


THE  INFLUENCES  AND  GRACES 
OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

HYMN  206.  (First  Part.)     112th 

Carey's  11.     Hoxton  121. 
The  Promised  Comforter.    John  xiv.  16—18. 

1  XESUS,  we  hang  upon  the  word 

•I    Our  longing  souls  have  heard  from  thee; 
Be  mindful  of  thy  promise,  Lord, — 

Thy  promise  made  to  such  as  me;— 
To  such  as  Zion's  path  pursue, 
And  would  believe  that  God  is  true. 

2  Thou  say'st,  "  I  will  the  Father  pray, 

"And  he  the  Comforter  shall  give, 
"  Shall  give  him  in  your  hearts  to  stay, 

"And  never  more  his  temples  leave; 
"Myself  will  to  my  orphans  come, 
"And  make  you  mine  eternal  home." 
S  Come,  then,  dear  Lord,  thyself  reveal, 

And  let  the  promise  now  take  place; 
Be  it  according  to  thy  will, 

According  to  the  word  of  grace; 
Thy  sorrowful  disciples  cheer, 
And  send  us  down  the  Comforter. 
4  He  visits  oft  the  troubled  breast, 

And  oft  relieves  our  sad  complaint; 
But  soon  we  lose  the  transient  guest, 

But  soon  we  droop  again,  and  faint. 
Repeat  the  melancholy  moan, 
"  Our  joy  is  fled,  our  comfort  gone." 


206  THE  INFLUENCES  OF 

5  Hasten,  him,  Lord,  into  each  heart. 

Our  sure  inseparable  guide: 
Oh,  may  we  meet  and  never  part ! 

Oh  may  he  in  our  hearts  abide ! 
And  keep  his  house  of  praise  and  pray'r, 
And  rest  and  reign  for  ever  there ! 

HYMN  206.  (Second  Part.)    8s-. 

Limefield  94. 
The  Love  of  the  Spirit.    Rom.  xv.  30. 

1  mHE  love  of  the  Spirit  I  sing, 

A    By  whom  is  redemption  apply'd; 
Who  sinners  to  Jesus  can  bring, 
And  make  them  his  mystical  bride. 

2  'Tis  he  circumcises  the  hearts, 
Their  callousness  kindly  removes ; 
Life,  light,  and  affection  imparts 
To  them  that  so  freely  he  loves. 

3  He  opens  the  eyes  of  the  blind, 
The  beauty  of  Jesus  to  view ; 

He  changes  the  bent  of  the  mind. 
The  glory  of  God  to  pursue. 

4  The  stubbornest  will  he  can  bow, 
The  foes  that  dwell  in  us  restrain ; 
And  none  can  be  trodden  so  low, 
But  he  can  revive  them  again. 

5  His  blest  renovation  begun, 

He  dwells  in  the  hearts  of  his  saints; 
Abandons  his  temple  to  none, 
Nor  e'er  of  his  calling  repents. 

6  Impress'd  with  the  image  divine, 
The  soul  to  redemption  he  seals; 

And  each  with  the  Saviour  shall  shine, 
When  glory  complete  he  reveals. 

7  How  constant  thy  love  I  believe, 
Which  stedfast  endures  to  the  end ; 
Then  never,  my  soul,  may  I  grieve 
So  loving — so  holy  a  friend. 


THE  HOLY  SPIRIT.  207 

HYMN  207.  (First  Part.)  L.  M.    B . 

Ailie  Street  241.    Ulverston  179. 
The  Leadings  of  the  Spirit.     Rom.  viii.  14. 

1  1""1  OME,  gracious  Spirit,  heav'nly  Dove, 
\J  With  light  and  comfort  from  above; 
Be  thou  our  guardian,  thou  our  guide ! 
O'er  ev'ry  thought  and  step  preside. 

2  Conduct  us  safe,  conduct  us  far 
From  ev'ry  sin  and  hurtful  snare; 
Lead  to  thy  word  that  rules  must  give. 
And  teach  us  lessons  how  to  live. 

3  The  light  of  truth  to  us  display, 

And  make  us  know  and  choose  thy  way; 

Plant  holy  fear  in  ev'ry  heart, 

That  we  from  God  may  ne'er  depart. 

4  Lead  us  to  holiness — the  road 

That  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God; 
Lead  us  to  Christ — the  living  way ; 
Nor  let  us  from  his  pastures  stray. 

5  Lead  us  to  God,  our  final  rest, 
In  his  enjoyment  to  be  blest ; 
Lead  us  to  heav'n,  the  seat  of  bliss, 
Where  pleasure  in  perfection  is. 

HYMN  207.  (Second  Part.)  C.  M. 

Follett281.     Braintree  25. 

The  Work  of  the  Spirit  represented  by  the  Wind;  or,  Sovereign 

saving  Grace.    John  iii.  8. 

1  F11HE  blessed  Spirit,  like  the  wind, 

A    Blows  when  and  where  he  please; 
How  happy  are  the  men  who  feel, 
The  soul-enliv'ning  breeze. 

2  He  forms  the  carnal  mind  afresh, 

Subdues  the  pow'r  of  sin, 
Transforms  the  heart  of  stone  to  flesh, 
And  plants  his  grace  within. 

3  He  sheds  abroad  the  Father's  love, 

Applies  redeeming  blood, 
Bids  both  our  guilt  and  grief  remove, 
And  brings  us  near  to  God. 


208,  209  THE  INFLUENCES  OF 

4  Lord,  fill  each  dead  benighted  soul 
With  life,  and  light,  and  joy ! 
None  can  thy  mighty  pow'r  control— 
Thy  glorious  work  destroy. 

HYMN  208.  L.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge, 

Mstftdalene  '214.    Bowles  73. 
The  Spirit' s  Infliuuces  compared  to  living  Water. 

1  Tl  LRSS'D  Jesus,  source  of  grace  divine, 
_D  What  soul-refreshing  streams  are  thine  I 

Oh,  bring  these  healing  waters  nigh, 
Or  we  must  droop,  and  fall,  and  die. 

2  No  traveller  through  desert  lands, 
'Midst  scorching  suns,  and  burning  sandSj 
More  needs  the  current  to  obtain, 

Or  to  enjoy  refreshing  rain. 

3  Our  longing  souls  aloud  would  sing, 
Spring  up,  celestial  Fountain,  spring! 
TL  o  a  redundant  river  flow, 

And  cheer  this  thirsty  land  below. 

4  May  this  blest  torrent  near  my  side, 
Through  all  the  desert  gently  glide; 
Then,  in  ImmanuePs  land  above, 
Spread  to  a  sea  of  joy  and  love! 

HYMN  209.  L.  M. 

Kimbolton  251.     Martin's  Lane  67. 
Divine  Influences  compared  to  Rain.     Psalm  lxxii.  6. 

1  4  S  show'rs  on  meadows  newly  mown, 
A  Jesus  shall  shed  his  blessings  down; 
Crown'd  with  whose  life-infusing  drops, 
Earth  shall  renew  her  blissful  crops. 

2  Lands,  that  beneath  a  burning  sky 
Have  long  been  desolate  and  dry, 
Th'  infusions  of  his  love  shall  share, 
And  sudden  greens  and  herbage  wear. 

3  The  dews  and  rains  in  all  their  store, 
Drenching  the  pastures  o'er  and  o'er, 
Are  not  so  copious  as  that  grace, 
Which  sanctifies  and  savers  our  race. 


THE  HOLY  SPIRIT.  210 

4  As,  in  soft  silence,  vernal  show'rs 
Descend,  and  cheer  the  fainting  flow'rs, 
So,  in  the  secrecy  o^  love, 

Falls  the  sweet  influence  from  above. 

5  That  heav'nly  influence  let  me  find 
In  holy  silence  of  the  mind, 

While  every  grace  maintains  its  bloom, 
Diffusing  wide  its  rich  perfume. 

6  Nor  let  these  blessings  be  confin'd 
To  me,  but  pour'd  on  all  mankind; 
Till  earth's  wild  wastes  in  verdure  rise, 
And  a  young  Eden  bless  our  eyes. 

HYMN  210.  L.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Wareham  117.    Fawcett  184.    Gould's  272. 
Seeking  to  God  for  the  Communication  of  his  Spirit. 

1  TTEAR,  gracious  Sov'reign!    from  thy 
Jl        throne, 

And  send  thy  various  blessings  down : 
While  by  thine  Israel  thou  art  sought, 
Attend  the  pray'r  thy  word  hath  taught. 

2  Come,  sacred  Spirit !  from  above, 
And  fill  the  coldest  hearts  with  love; 
Soften  to  flesh  the  flinty  stone, 

And  let  thy  godlike  pow'r  be  known. 

3  Speak  thou,  and  from  the  haughtiest  eyes 
Shall  floods  of  pious  sorrows  rise; 
While  all  their  glowing  souls  are  borne 
To  seek  that  grace  which  now  they  scorn. 

4  Oh,  let  a  holy  flock  await, 
Num'rous  around  thy  temple-gate, 
Each  pressing  on  with  zeal  to  be 
A  living  sacrifice  to  thee. 

5  In  answer  to  our  fervent  cries, 
Give  us  to  see  thy  church  arise: 
Or,  if  that  blessing  seem  too  great, 
Give  us  to  mourn  its  low  estate. 


211  THE  INFLUENCES  OF 

HYMN  211.  (First  Part.)    112th. 
President  Da-vies. 

Hoxton  121 .    Francis  200. 
The  Influences  of  the  Spirit  desired. 

1  pi  TERNAL  Spirit !  source  of  light ! 
JCi   Enliv'ning,  consecrating  fire, 
Descend,  and,  with  celestial  heat, 

Our  dull,  our  frozen  hearts  inspire : 
Our  souls  refine,  our  dross  consume ! 
Come,  condescending  Spirit !  come. 

2  In  our  cold  breasts,  O  strike  a  spark 

Of  the  pure  flame  which  seraphs  feel ; 
Nor  let  us  wander  in  the  dark, 

Or  lie  benumb'd  and  stupid  still : 
Come,  vivifying  Spirit!  come, 
And  make  our  hearts  thy  constant  home. 

3  Whatever  guilt  and  madness  dare, 

We  would  not  quench  the  heav'nly  fire ; 
Our  hearts  as  fuel  we  prepare, 

Though  in  the  flame  we  should  expire: 
Our  breasts  expand  to  make  thee  room : 
Come, purifying  Spirit!  come. 

4  Let  pure  devotion's  fervours  rise ! 

Let  ev'ry  pious  passion  glow ! 
Oh,  let  the  raptures  of  the  skies 

Kindle  in  our  cold  hearts  below ! 
Come,  condescending  Spirit!  come, 
And  make  our  souls  thy  constant  home. 

HYMN  211.  (Second  Part.)     S.  M. 

Stoke  207.     New  Eagle-street  55. 

The.  Holy  Spirit  Invoked. 

IOME,  holy  Spirit,  come; 
With  energy  divine; 
And  on  this  poor  benighted  soul 
With  beams  of  mercy  shine. 
From  the  celestial  hills, 
Life,  light,  and  joy,  dispense ! 
And  may  I  daily,  hourly  feel 
Thy  quick'niiig  influence. 


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THE  HOLY  SPIRIT.  212 

3  Melt,  melt,  this  frozen  heart; 

This  stubborn  will  subdue ; 
Each  evil  passion  overcome, 
And  form  me  all  anew. 

4  Mine  will  the  profit  be, 

.    But  thine  shall  be  the  praise; 
And  unto  thee  I  will  devote 
The  remnant  of  my  days. 

HYMN  212.  (First  Part.)  L.  M. 

Mark's  Co.    Cliard  175. 

Entire  Dedication;  or,  Reasons  for  desiring  the  work  of  tbi 
Spirit. 

1  "C*  MPTY'D  of  earth,  I  fain  would  be, 
_Ci  Of  sin,  of  self,  of  all  but  thee; 
Reserv'd  for  Christ  that  bled  and  dy'd,— 
Surrender'd  to  the  crucify'd ! — 

2  Sequester'd  from  the  noise  and  strife, 
The  lust,  the  pomp,  and  pride  of  life; 
Prepar'd  for  Heav'n,  my  noblest  care,— 
And  have  my  conversation  there. 

3  Nothing,  save  Jesus,  would  I  know ! 
My  friend,  and  my  companion  thou ; 
Lord,  take  my  heart — assert  thy  right, 
And  put  all  other  loves  to  flight. 

4  Each  idol  tread  beneath  thy  feet, 
And  to  thyself  the  conquest  get  : 
Let  sin  no  more  oppose  my  Lord, 
Slain  by  thy  Spirit's  two-edg'd  sword. 

5  Constrain  my  soul  thy  sway  to  own: 
Self-will,  self- righteousness  dethrone: 
Let  Dagon  fall  before  thy  face, — 
The  ark  remaining  in  its  place. 

6  Detach  from  sublunary  joys 

One  that  would  only  hear  thy  voic^, 
Thy  beauty  see,  thy  grace  admire, 
Nor  glow  but  with  celestial  fire. 
I 


212,  213  THE  INFLUENCES  OF 

7  Larger  communion  let  me  prove 
With  thee,  blest  object  of  my  love: 
But,  oh  !  for  this  no  pow'r  have  I; 
My  strength  is  at  thy  feet  to  lie. 

HYMN  212.  (Second  Part.)  L.  M. 

Denbigh  54.    Rowlea  73. 

A  propitious  Oal*  longed  for. 

1  A  T  anchor  laid,  remote  from  home, 
XJL  Toiling,  I  cry,  "Sweet  Spirit,  come  J 
"  Celestial  breeze,  no  longer  stay, 

a  But  swell  my  sails,  and  speed  my  way ! 

2  "  Fain  would  I  mount,  fain  would  I  glow, 
"And  loose  my  cable  from  below; 

"  But  I  can  only  spread  my  sail ;         [gale !" 
"Thou,  thou  must  breathe  th'  auspicious 
HYMN  213.  L.  M.     Steele. 

Portugal  !>7.     Ulvcrston  179. 
The  influences  of  the  Spirit  experienced.    John  xiv.  16,  17. 

1  TVRAR  Lord!  and  shall  thy  Spirit  rest 
JLJ  In  such  a  wretched  heart  as  mine? 
Unworthy  dwelling!  glorious  guest! 
Favour  astonishing,  divine! 

2  When  sin  prevails,  and  gloomy  fear, 
And  hope  almost  expires  in  night, 
Lord,  can  thy  Spirit  then  be  here — 
Great  spring  of  comfort,  life,  and  light? 

3  Sure  the  blest  Comforter  is  nigh ! 
'Tis  he  sustains  my  fainting  heart! 
Else  would  my  hopes  for  ever  die, 
And  ev'ry  cheering  ray  depart. 

4  When  some  kind  promise  glads  my  soul, 
Do  I  not  find  his  healing  voice 

The  tempest  of  my  fears  control, 
And  bid  my  drooping  pow'rs  rejoice? 

5  Whene'er  to  call  the  Saviour  mine, 
With  ardent  wish,  my  heart  aspires; 
Can  it  be  less  than  pow'r  divine 
Which  animates  these  strong  desires? 


THE  HOLY  SPIRIT.  214 

6  What  less  than  thy  Almighty  word 
Can  raise  my  heart  from  earth  and  dust, 
And  bid  me  cleave  to  thee,  my  Lord, 
My  life,  my  treasure,  and  my  trust? 

7  And,  when  my  cheerful  hope  can  say 
"I  love  my  God,  and  taste  his  grace," 
Lord,  is  it  not  thy  blissful  ray, 

Which  brings  this  dawn  of  sacred  peace  ? 

8  Let  thy  kind  Spirit  in  my  heart 
For  ever  dwell,  O  God  of  love  ! 

And  light  and  heav'nly  peace  impart,— 
Sweet  earnest  of  the  joys  above. 

HYMN  214.  8s. 

Uxbridge  161.    New  Jerusalem  230. 

The  Holy  Spirit  addressed  under  Darkness. 

1  T|  ESC  END,  Holy  Spirit— the  dove, 
_Lr   And  visit  a  sorrowful  breast; 
My  burden  of  guilt  to  remove, 

And  bring  me  assurance  and  rest. 
Thou  only  hast  pow'r  to  relieve 

A  sinner  o'er  whelm 'd  with  his  load,— 
The  sense  of  redemption  to  give, 

And  sprinkle  his  conscience  with  blood* 

2  With  me,  if  of  old  thcu  hast  strove, 

And  kindly  withheld  me  from  sin; 
Resolv'd,  by  the  strength  of  thy  love, 

My  worthless  affections  to  w'in; 
The  work  of  thy  mercy  revive, 

Invincible  mercy  exert, 
And  keep  my  weak  graces  alive, 

And  set  up  thy  rest  in  my  heart. 

3  If,  when  I  have  put  thee  to  grief, 

And  madly  to  folly  return'd, 
Thy  goodness  hath  been  my  relief, 

And  lifted  me  up  as  I  mourn'd; 
Oh,  Spirit  of  pity  and  grace ! 

Relieve  me  again,  and  restore, 
My  spirit  in  holiness  raise, 

To  fall  and  to  grieve  thee  no  more. 


215  THE  INFLUENCES  OP 

4  If  now  I  lament  after  God, 

And  pant  for  a  drop  of  his  love, 
If  Jesus,  who  pour'd  out  his  blood, 

Obtain'd  me  a  mansion  above; 
Come,  heavenly  Comforter!  come, 

Sweet  witness  of  mercy  divine! 
And  make  me  thy  permanent  home. 
And  seal  me  eternally  thine. 

HYMN  215.  (First  Part.)  L.  M. 

Bredby  163.     Horsely  205.    Gould's  Ft2. 
The  grieved  Spirit  intreatcd  not  to  depart.     Psalm  Ii.  ll. 

1  OTAY,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay! 

^  Though  I  have  done  thee  such  despite, 
Cast  not  a  sinner  quite  away, 
Not  take  thine  everlasting  flight. 

2  Though  I  have  most  unfaithful  been 
Of  all  whoe'er  thy  grace  receiv'd; 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  seen, 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  grievM. 

3  But  oh!  the  chief  of  sinners  spare, 
In  honour  of  my  great  High  Priest; 
Nor,  in  thy  righteous  anger,  swear 

I  shall  not  see  thy  people's  rest. 

4  If  yet  thou  canst  my  sins  forgive, — 
E'en  now,  O  Lord!  relieve  my  woes; 
Into  thy  rest  of  love  receive, 

And  bless  me  with  the  calm  repose. 

5  E'en  now  my  weary  soul  release, 
And  raise  me  by  thy  gracious  hand ; 
Guide  me  into  thy  perfect  peace, 
And  bring  me  to  the  promis'd  land. 

HYMN  215.  (Second  Part.)  C.  M. 

Worksop  31.    Walsal237. 
The  grieved  Spirit  desired  to  return. 

I  "V/TY  grace  so  weak,  my  sin  so  strong, 
XT  A  My  heart  is  greatly  pain'd  : 
Bless'd  Spirit,  art  thou  griev'd? — and  is 
Thine  influence  restrain'd? 


THE  HOLY  SPIRIT.  215 

Tell  me, — Oh,  tell  me  what  will  please, 

And  cause  thee  to  return ; 
As  doves  the  absence  of  their  mates, 

I  thy  withdrawments  mourn. 
Come,  then,  Celestial  Helper !  come, 

With  energy  divine ; 
Ease,  of  its  heavy  load  of  gjuilt, 

This  troubled  heart  of  mine. 
Vouchsafe,  in  answer  to  my  pray'r, 

Thy  visits  to  renew ; 
Increase  my  faith,  dispel  my  fear; 

Oh,  guard  and  save  me  too. 
HYMN  215.  (Third  Part.)  L.  M. 

Paul's  246.    Portugal  97. 
Prayer  for  all  the  saving  Influences  of  Grace. 

I'M  in  a  world  of  hopes  and  fears, — 
A  wilderness  of  toils  and  tears, 
Where  foes  alarm,  and  dangers  threat, 
And  pleasures  kill,  and  glories  cheat. 
Shed  down,  O  Lord!  a  heav'nly  ray, 
To  guide  me  in  the  doubtful  way; 
And  o'er  me  hold  thy  shield  of  pow'r, 
To  guard  me  in  the  dang'rous  hour. 
Teach  me  the  flatt'ring  path  to  shun, 
In  which  the  thoughtless  many  run; 
Who  for  a  shade  the  substance  miss, 
And  grasp  their  ruin  in  their  bliss. 
Each  sacred  principle  impart ; 
The  faith,  that  sanctifies  the  heart: 
Hope,  that  to  heav'n's  high  vault  aspires; 
And  love,  that  warms  with  holy  fires. 
Whate'er  is  noble,  pure,  refin'd, 
Just,  gen'rous,  amiable,  and  kind, 
That  may  my  constant  thought  pursue— 
That  may  I  love  and  practise  too. 
i  Let  neither  pleasure,  wealth,  nor  pride, 
Allure  my  wand'ring  soul  aside ; 
But,  through  this  maze  of  mortal  ill, 
Safe  lead  me  to  thy  heav'nly  hill.*— 


216  THE  INFLUENCES,  &C. 

7  There  glories  shine  and  pleasures  roll, 
That  charm,  delight,  transport — the  soul; 
And  every  panting  wish  shall  be 
Possess'd  of  boundless  bliss  in  Thee. 

HYMN  216.  (1st Part.)  CM.  Dr. Doddridge, 

New-York  33.     Sprague  106. 
Divine  Drawings  celebrated.     Hosea  xi.  4. 

1  "VI" Y  God,  what  silken  cords  are  thine ! 
-Lt  A  How  soft,  and  yet  how  strong  ! 
While  pow'r  and  truth,  and  love  combine 

To  draw  our  souls  along. 

2  Thou  saw'st  us  crush'd  beneath  the  yoke 

Of  Satan  and  of  sin  ; 
Thy  hand  the  iron  bondage  broke, 
Our  worthless  hearts  to  win. 

3  The  guilt  of  twice  ten  thousand  sins 

One  moment  takes  away  ; 
And  grace,  when  first  the  war  begins, 
Secures  the  crowning  day. 

4  Comfort,  through  all  this  vale  of  tears,, 

In  rich  profusion  flows, 
And  glory  of  unnumber'd  years 
Eternity  bestows. 

5  Drawn  by  such  cords,  we  onward  move. 

Till  round  thy  throne  we  meet ; 

And,  captives  in  the  chains  of  love, 

Embrace  our  Conqu'ror's  feet. 

HYMN  216.  (Second  Part.)  L.  M. 

Portugal  New  263.     Rotlmell  174.     Chard  175. 

The  Time  of  Love;   or.  Praise  for  the  Work  of  the.   Spirit. 

Ezek.  xvi.  6.  8. 

1  T  ORD,  'twas  a  time  of  wond'rous  love, 
JLi  When  thou  didst  first  draw  near  my 
And,  by  thy  Spirit  from  above,  [soul, 
My  raging  passions  didst  control. 

2  Guilty  and  se!f-condemn'd  1  stood, 
Nov  dreamt  of  life  and  bliss  so  near,; 
But  he  my  evil  heart  renew'd, 

A*d  all  his  graces  planted  there. 


I  THE  GRACES  OF  THE  HOLY  SPIRIT.     21!" 

'3  He  will  complete  the  work  begun, 
Bv  leading  me  in  all  his  ways; 
To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  equal  praise.   f 


THE  GRACES  OF  THE  HOLY 
SPIRIT* 

HYMN  217.  (First  Part.)  8.  8.  6.    S.  Pearce. 

Baltimore  1G7.     Hinton  2*6. 

Contentment  encouraged  by  the  Divine  Promise. 

Hebrews  xiii.  5. 

1  T  ET  Ocean's  waves  tumultuous  rise, 
JLi  And  strive  in  vain  to  pierce  the  skies, 

And  mingle. with  the  stars; 
Then  disappointed  backward  roll ! 
And,  wild  with  rage,  disturb  the  pole 

With  their  presumptuous  wars. 

2  Let  Rebel  Angels,  doom'd  to  fire, 
Provoke  the  dread  Eternal's  ire, 

And  combat  with  their  God  : 
Then  headlong  from  th'  ethereal  height 
Precipitate  their  downward  flight, 

At  his  effective  nod. 
[3  Let  murm'ring  Mortals  too  repine, 
Arraign  the  Providence  divine, 

And  blame  the  deeds  of  Heav'n; 
While  passions  strong,  without  control, 
Disturb  the  agitated  soul, 

Enrag'd  at  what  is  giv'n.] 
4  But  shall  the  Christian's  nobler  mind — 
By  Grace  renew 'd,  by  Heav'n  refin'd — 

Indulge  a  murm'ring  thought? 
Shall  he,  who  claims  Jehovah's  strength, 
Who  shall  be  brought  to  Heav'n  at  length, 

Bemoan  h is  present  lot? 

*  The  Christian  Graces  and  Tempers  are  placed  alphabet- 
ically, for  the  sake  of  finding  them  at  once,  by  looking  at  the 
head  of  the  page. 


F 


217,  218       GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

5  Forbid  it,  gracious  God !  he  cries, 
Nor  let  tlr  ungen'rous  thought  arise, 

Offspring  of  discontent: 
No !  jvhile  my  God,  my  Saviour  lives, 
Thankful  I'll'  take  whate'er  he  gives. 

And  prize  the  blessings  sent. 

6  Since  he  has  said,  "I'll  ne'er  depart;" 
I'll  bind  his  promise  to  my  heart, 

Rejoicing  in  his  care; 
This  shall  support,  while  here  I  live; 
And,  when  in  glory  I  arrive, 

I'll  praise  him  for  it  there. 

HYMN  217.  (Second  part.)  S.  M.    Beddome* 

Gospel  53.     Enfield  5. 
Faith,  its  Author  and  Preciousruss.    Eph.  ii.  8i 

IAITH ! — 'tis  a  precious  grace, 
Where'er  it  is  bestow'd! 
It  boasts  of  a  celestial  birth, 
And  is  the  gift  of  God ! 

2  Jesus  it  owns  a  King — 

An  all-atoning  Priest  : 
It  claims  no  merit  of  its  own, 
But  looks  for  all  in  Christ. 

3  To  him  it  leads  the  soul, 

When  ffll'd  with  deep  distress; 
Flies  to  the  fountain  of  his  bloodj 
And  trusts  his  righteousness. 

4  Since  'tis  thy  work  alone, 

And  that  divinely  free; 
Lord,  send  the  Spirit  of  thy  Son. 
To  work  this  faith  in  me ! 

HYMN  218.  C.  M. 

Abingdon  42.    Condescension  116. 

The  Power  of  Faith. 

;  T7AITH  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss 
J?    And  saves  me  from  its  snares : 
Its  aid  in  ev'ry  duty  brings, 
And  softens  all  my  cares: — 


FAITH.  219 

2  Extinguishes  the  thirst  of  sin, 

And  lights  the  sacred  fire 
Of  love  to  God,  and  heav'nly  things, 
And  feeds  the  pure  desire. 

3  The  wounded  conscience  knows  its  pow'r 

The  healing  balm  to  give ; 
That  balm  the  saddest  heart  can  cheer, 
And  make  the  dying  live. 

4  Wide  it  unveils  celestial  worlds. 

Where  deathless  pleasures  reign; 
And  bids  me  seek  my  portion  there, 
Nor  bids  me  seek  in  vain  : 

5  Shows  me  the  precious  promise,  seal'd 

With  the  Redeemer's  blood: 
And  helps  my  feeble  hopes  to  rest 
Upon  a  faithful  God. 

6  There,  there,  unshaken,  would  I  rest, 

Till  this  vile  body  dies; 
And  then,  on  faith's 'triumphant  wings, 
At  once  to  glory  rise ! 

HYMN  219.  L.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Roclitbrd  22.     Rothwell  174. 
The  Struggle  betwt  Unbelief.     Mark  ix.  21 

1  TESUS,  our  souls'  delightful  choice, 
tl    In  thee,  believing,  we  rejoice; 
Yet  still  our  joy  is  mix'd  with  grief. 
While  faith  contends  with  unbelief, 

2  Thy  promises  our  hearts  revive, 
And  keep  our  fainting  hopes  alive; 
But  guilt,  and  fears,  and  sorrows,  rise, 
And  hide  the  promise  from  cur  eyes, 

3  O  let  not  sin  and  Satan  boast, 
While  saints  lie  mourning  in  the  dust; 
Nor  see  that  faith  to  ruin  brought, 
Which  thy  own  gracious  hand  hath  wrought. 

4  Do  thou  the  dying  spark  inflame; 
Reveal  the  glories  of  thy  name; 
And  put  aii  anxious  doubts  to  flight, 
As  shades  dispers'd  by  opening  light. 

i  2 


220,  221       GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

HYMN  220.  8s. 
Lambeth  57.    I'xbridge  161. 

Faith  faivliii?. 

1  Tji  NCOMPASS'D  with  clouds  of  distress, 
_Li  Just  ready  all  hope  to  resign, 

I  pant  for  the  light  of  thy  face, 
And  fear  it  will  never  be  mine: 

Dishearten'd  with  waiting  so  long, 
I  sink  at  thy  feet  with  my  load; 

All  plaintive  1  pour  out  my  song, 

And  stretch  forth  my  hands  unto  God. 

2  Shine,  Lord !  and  my  terror  shall  cease : 

The  blood  of  atonement  apply; 
And  lead  me  to  Jesus  for  peace, — 

The  rock  that  is  higher  than  I  : 
Speak,  Saviour!  for  sweet  is  thy  voice, 

Thy  presence  is  fair  to  behold ; 
Attend  to  my  sorrows  and  cries — 

My  groanings  that  cannot  be  told. 

3  If  sometimes  I  strive,  as  I  mourn, 

My  hold  of  thy  promise  to  keep, 
The  billows  more  fiercely  return, 

And  plunge  me  again  in  the  deep : 
While  harass'd  and  cast  from  thy  sight, 

The  tempter  suggests,  with  a  roar, — 
"The  Lord  has  forsaken  thee  quite; 

"  Thy  God  will  be  gracious  no  more." 

4  Yet,  Lord,  if  thy  love  hath  design'd 

No  covenant  blessing  for  me, 
Ah!  tell  me  how  is  it  I  find 

Some  pleasure  in  waiting  for  thee? 
Almighty  to  rescue  thou  art ; 

Thy  grace  is  my  shield  and  my  tow'r: 
Come  succour  and"  gladden  my  heart, — 
Let  this  be  the  day  of  thy  pow'r. 
HYMN  221.  8.  8.  6. 
Chatham  59.    Westbury  Leigh  278. 
Faith  redoing. 

1  Xj^ROM  whence  this  fear  and  unbelief? 
J?    Hast  thou,  O  Father,  put  to  grief 
Thy  spotless  Son  for  me? 


FAITH.  222 

And  will  the  righteous  Judge  of  men 
Condemn  me  for  that  debt  of  sin, 

Which,  Lord,  was  charg'd  on  thee? 
2  Complete  atonement  thou  hast  made, 
And  to  the  utmost  farthing  paid 

Whate'er  thy  people  ow'd; 
How  then  can  wrath  on  me  take  place, 
If  shelter'd  in  thy  righteousness, 

And  sprinkled  with  thy  blood  ? 
[3  If  thou  hast  my  discharge  procur'd, 
And  freely,  in  my  room,  endur'd 

-The  whole  of  wrath  divine; 
Payment  God  cannot  twice  demand — 
First  at  my  bleeding  Surety's  hand, 

And  then  again  at  mine.] 
4  Turn  then,  my  soul,  unto  the  rest ! 
The  merits  of  thy  great  High-priest 

Speak  liberty  and  peace ; 
Trust  in  his  efficacious  blood ; 
Nor  fear  thy  banishment  from  God, 

Since  Jesus  dyM  for  thee. 

HYMN  222.  8s. 

New  Jerusalem  230.    Lambeth  57. 

Faith  conquering. 

1  nnHE  moment  a  sinner  believes, 

JL    And  trusts  in  his  crucified  God, 
His  pardon  at  once  he  receives, — 

Redemption  in  full  through  his  blood : 
Though  thousands  and  thousands  of  foes 

Against  him  in  malice  unite, 
Their  rage  he  through  Christ  can  oppose,  . 

Led  forth  by  the  Spirit  to  fight. 

2  The  faith,  that  unites  to  the  Lamb, 

And  brings  such  Salvation  as  this, 
Is  more  than  mere  notion  or  name; 

The  work  of  God's  Spirit  it  is ; 
A  principle,  active  and  young, 

That  lives  under  pressure  and  load; 
That  makes  out  of  weakness  more  strong, 

And  draws  the  soul  upward  to  God. 


GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

3  It  treads  on  the  world  and  on  hell ; 

It  vanquishes  death  and  despair; 
And  Oh !  let  us  wonder  to  tell, 

It  overcomes  heaven  by  pray'r,— 
Permits  a  vile  worm  of  the  dust, 

With  God  to  commune  as  a  friend; 
To  hope  his  forgiveness  as  just, 

And  look  for  his  love  to  the  end. 

4  It  says  to  the  mountains,  "  Depart," 

That  stand  betwixt  God  and  the  soul; 
It  binds  up  the  broken  in  heart, 

And  makes  wounded  consciences  whole; 
Bids  sins  of  a  crimson-like  dye 

Be  spotless  as  snow,  and  as  white ; 
And  raises  the  sinner  on  high, 

To  dwell  with  the  angels  of  light. 

HYMN  223.  8s.     Tojilady. 

New  Jerusalem  230.    Locke  49. 

Faith  triumphing. 

1  A    DEBTOR  to  mercy  alone,-— 
J\  Of  covenant  mercy  I  sing; 
Nor  fear,  with  thy  righteousness  on, 

My  person  and  off 'rings  to  bring: 
The  terrors  of  law  and  of  God 

With  me  can  have  nothing  to  do, 
My  Saviour's  obedience  and  blood 

Hide  all  my  transgressions  from  view. 

2  The  work  which  his  goodness  began, 

The  arm  of  his  strength  will  complete; 
His  promise  is  Yea  and  Amen, 

And  never  was  forfeited  yet : 
Things  future,  nor  things  that  are  now, — 

Not  all  things  below  nor  above, 
Can  make  him  his  purpose  forego, 

Or  sever  my  soul  from  his  love. 
My  name  from  the  palms  of  his  hands 

Eternity  will  not  erase ; 
Impress'd  on  his  heart  it  remains 

in  marks  of  indelible  grace: 


faith.  224, 225 

Yes !  I  to  the  end  shall  endure, 

As  sure  as  the  earnest  is  given : 
More  happy,  but  not  more  secure, 
The  glorifi'd  spirits  in  heaven. 
HYMN  224.  S.  M. 
Mount  Ephraim  185.    Salem  New  99. 
Weak  Believers  encouraged. 

1  "WTOUR  harps,  ye  trembling  saints, 

X    Down  from  "the  willows  take ; 
Loud  to  the  praise  of  Christ  our  Lord 
Bid  ev'ry  string  awake. 

2  Though  in  a  foreign  land, 

We  are  not  far  from  home; 
And  nearer  to  our  house  above 
We  ev'ry  moment  come. 

3  His  grace  shall  to  the  end 

Stronger  and  brighter  shine ; 
Nor  present  things,  nor  things  to  come, 
Shall  quench  the  spark  divine. 

4  The  time  of  love  will  come, 

When  we  shall  clearly  see 
Not  only  that  he  shed  his  blood, 
But  each  shitll  say,  "  for  me." 

5  Tarry  his  leisure,  then; 

Wait  th'  appointed  hour; 
Wait,  till  the  bridegroom   of  your  souls 
Reveals  his  love  with  pow'r. 

6  Blest  is  the  man,  O  God ! 

That  stays  himself  on  thee ! 
Who  waits  for  thy  salvation,  Lord! 

Shall  thy  salvation  see. 
HYMN  225.  L.  M.    Dr.  Watts's  Sermons. 

Kingsbridge  83.    Magdalene  214. 
Faith  connected  with  Salvation.     Rom.  i.  16.  Heb.  x.  39. 

1  1VTOT  by  the  laws  of  innocence 

.131    Can  Adam's  sons  arrive  at  heav'n; 
New  works  can  give  us  no  pretence 
To  have  our  ancient  sins  forgiv'n. 

2  Not  the  best  deeds  that  we  have  done 
Can  make  a  wounded  conscience  whole: 


226  GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

Faith  is  the  grace, — and  faith  alone, 
That  flies  to  Christ,  and  saves  the  soul : 

3  Lord,  T  believe  thy  heav'nly  word ! 
Fain  would  I  have  my  soul  renew 'd: 
I  mourn  for  sin,  and  trust  the  Lord 
To  have  it  pardon *d  and  subdu'd. 

4  O  may  thy  grace  its  pow'r  display! 
Let  guilt  and  death  no  longer  reign ; 
Save  me  in  thine  appointed  way, 
Nor  let  my  humble  faith  be  vain! 

HYMN  226.  C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Bedford  91.     Brighthelmstonc  208. 
Being  in  the  Fear  of  God  all  the  Day  long.    Prov.  xxiii.  17. 

1  rTJHRICE  happy   souls,  who  bom  from 

A    While  yet  they  sojourn  here,     [heav'n, 
Humbly  begin  their  days  with  God, 
And  spend  them  in  his  fear. 

2  So  may  our  eyes  with  holy  zeal 

Prevent  the  dawning  day, 
And  turn  the  sacred  pages'  o'er, 
And  praise  thy  name,  and  pray. 

3  'Midst  hourly  cares,  may  love  present 

Its  incense' to  thy  throne — 
And,  while  the  world  our  hands  employs, 
Our  hearts  be  thine  alone ! 

4  As  sanctified  to  noblest  ends, 

Be  each  refreshment  sought; 
And,  by  each  various  providence, 
Some  wise  instruction  brought! 

5  When  to  laborious  duties  call'd, 

Or  by  temptations  try'd, 
We'll  seek  the  shelter  "of  thy  wings, 
And  in  thy  strength  confide. 

6  As  diff 'rent  scenes  of  life  arise, 

Our  grateful  hearts  would  be 
With  thee  amidst  the  social  band, — 
In  solitude  with  thee. 

7  At  night  we  lean  our  weary  heads 

On  thy  paternal  breast; 


FEAR — FORTITUDE.  227,  228 

And,  safely  folded  in  thine  arms, 

Resign  our  pow'rs  to  rest. 
8  In  solid  pure  delights  like  these, 

Let  all  my  days  be  past ; 
Nor  shall  I  then  impatient  wish, 

Nor  shall  I  fear  the  last. 

HYMN  227.  C.  M.    A'eedhcun. 

Stamford  9.    Hammond  226.    Bath  Chapel  26. 

Fear  of  God.    Prov.  xiv.  26. 

1  TTAPPY  beyond  description  he, 
MjL  Who  fears  the  Lord  his  God; 
Who  hears  his  threats  with  holy  awe, 

And  trembles  at  his  rod. 

2  Fear,  sacred  passion,  ever  dwells 

With  its  fair  partner  love ; 
Blending  their  beauties,  both  proclaim. 
Their  source  is  from  above. 

3  Let  terrors  fright  th'  unwilling  slave, 

The  child  with  joy  appears; 
Cheerful  he  does  his  Father's  will, 
And  loves  as  much  as  fears. 

4  Let  fear  and  love,  most  holy  God ' 

Possess  this  soul  of  mine ; 
Then  shall  I  worship  thee  aright, 
And  taste  thy  joys  divine. 

HYMN  228.  C.  M.    Dr.  Watts's  Sermom. 

Michael's  119.    Follet  181. 
Holy  Fortitude.     1  Cor.  xvi.  13. 

1  A  M  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross, 
J\.  A  follower  of  the  Lamb  ? 

And  shall  I  fear  to  own  his  cause,-— 
Or  blush  to  speak  his  name  ? 

2  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies, 

On  flow'ry  beds  of  ease ; 
While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize, 
And  Sa?/d  through  bloody  seas? 

3  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face; 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood  ? 


229  GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

Is  this  vile  world  a  friend  to  grace, 
To  help  me  on  to  God? 

4  Sure  I  must  fight,  if  I  would  reign; 

Increase  my  courage,  Lord ! 
I'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  thy  word. 

5  Thy  saints,  in  all  this  glorious  war, 

Shall  conquer  though  they  die: 
They  see  the  triumph  from  afar, 
And  seize  it  with  their  eye. 

6  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise, 

And  all  thy  armies  shine 
In  robes  of  vict'ry  through  the  skies, 

The  glory  shall  be  thine. 
HYMN  229.  L.  M.     Dr.  JVatts's  Sennons. 

Cliard  175.     Ailie  Street  241. 
Gravity  and  Decency. 

1  *D  EHOLD  the  sons,  the  heirs  of  God, 
JLJ  So  dearly  bought  with  Jesus'  blood! 
Are  they  not  born  to  heav'nly  joys, 
And  shall  they  stoop  to  earthly  toys? 

2  Can  laughter  feed  th'  immortal  mind? 
Were  spirits  of  celestial  kind 

Made  for  a  jest,  for  spoil,  and  play — 
To  wear  out  time,  and  waste  the  day  ? 

3  Doth  vain  discourse,  or  empty  mirth, 
Well  suit  the  honours  of  their  birth? 
Shall  they  be  fond  of  gay  attire, 
Which  children  love, and  fools  admire? 

4  What  if  we  wear  the  richest  vest, 
Peacocks  and  flies  are  better  drest; 
This  flesh,  with  all  its  gaudy  forms, 
Must  drop  to  dust,  and  feed  the  worms. 

5  Lord,  raise  our  hearts  and  passions  higher.' 
Touch  our  vain  souls  with  sacred  fire; 
Then,  with  a  heav'n-directed  eye, 

We'll  pass  these  glitt'ring  trifles  by. 

6  We'll  look  on  all  the  toys  below 
With  such  disdain  as  angels  do; 


hope.  230, 231 

And  wait  the  call  that  bids  us  rise 
To  mansions  promis'd  in  the  skies. 

HYMN  230.  L.  M. 

Kingsbridge  88.    Virginia  234.    Gould's  272. 
Hope  set  before  us. 

1  A  ND  be  it  so— that,  till  this  hour, 

J\.  We  never  knew  what  faith  has  meant ; 
And  slaves  to  sin,  and  Satan's  pow'r, 
Have  never  felt  these  hearts  relent. 

2  What  shall  we  do? — shall  we  lie  down, 
Sink  in  despair,  and  groan  and  die  ? 
And,  sunk  beneath  the  Almighty's  frown, 
Not  glance  one  cheerful  hope  on  high  ? 

3  Forbid  it,  Saviour !  to  thy  grace 

As  sinners,  strangers,  we'  will  come; 
Among  thy  saints,  we  ask  a  place, — 
For  in  thy  mercy  there  is  room. 

4  Lord,  we  believe !  Oh,  chase  away 
The  gloomy  clouds  of  unbelief: 
Lord,  we  repent !  Oh,  let  thy  ray- 
Dissolve  our  hearts  in  sacred  grief. 

5  Now  spread  the  banner  of  thy  love, 
And  let  us  know  that  we  are  thine; 
Cheer  us  with  blessings  from  above, — 
With  all  the  joys  of  hope  divine. 

HYMN  231.  (First  Part.)  L.M. 

Chard  175.    New  Court  173. 
Hope  in  Darkness. 

1  f~\  GOD,  my  sun,  thy  blissful  rays 

™  3  Can  warm,  rejoice,  and  guide  my  heart ! 
How  dark,  how  mournful  are  my  days, 
If  thy  enliv'ning  beams  depart! 

2  Scarce  through  the  shades  a  glimpse  of  day 
Appears  to  these  desiring  eyes ! 

But  shall  my  drooping  spirit  say, 
The  cheerful  morn  will  never  rise? 

3  O  let  me  not  despairing  mourn  ? 
Though  gloomy  darkness  spreads  the  sky, 


231  GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

My  glorious  sun  will  yet  return, 
And  night  with  all  its  horrors  fly. 
4  Oh,  for  the  bright,  the  joyful  day, 
When  hope  shall  in  fruition  die ! 
So  tapers  lose  their  feeble  ray 
Beneath  the  sun's  refulgent  eye. 

HYMN  231.  (Second  Part.)  148th.  Beddome. 

Carmarthan  New  35. 
Who  can  tell;  or,  hoping  against  Hope.     Jonah  iii.  9. 

1  pi  REAT  God !  to  thee  I'll  make 
VJ  My  griefs  and  sorrows  known ; 
And  with  an  humble  hope 

Approach  thine  awful  throne; 
Though  by  my  sins  deserving  hell, 
I'll  not  despair  ; — for,  who  can  tell  ? 

2  To  thee,  who  by  a  word 

My  drooping  soul  canst  cheer, 
And  by  thy  Spirit  form 

Thy  glorious  image  there — 
My  foes  subdue,  my  fears  dispel — 
I'll  daily  seek  ; — for,  who  can  tell  ? 

3  Endanger'd  or  distrest, 

To  thee  alone  I'll  fly, 
Implore  thy  pow'rful  help, 
And  at  thy  footstool  lie  ; 
My  case  bemoan,  my  wants  reveal, 
And  patient  wait ; — for,  who  can  tell  ? 

4  My  heart  misgives  me  oft, 

And  conscience  storms  within; 
One  gracious  look  from  thee 

Will  make  it  all  serene  : 
Satan  suggests  that  I  must  dwell 
In  endless  flames ; — but,  who  can  tell  ? 

5  Vile  unbeljef,  begone ; 

Ye  doubts,  fly  swift  away ; 
God  hath  an  ear  to  hear, 

While  I've  an  heart  to  pray  : 
If  he  be  mine,  all  will  be  well — 
For  ever  so ; — and,  who  can  tell  ? 


HOPE.  232 

HYMN  232.  L.  M.  8.  8.  6. 

Baltimore  107.     Broadmead  150.     Westbury  Leigh  278. 
Hoping  and  Longing.    Num.  xiii.  30.     Dent.  iii.  25. 

1  riOME,  Lord  !  and  help  us  to  rejoice 

KJ  In  hope  that  we  shall  hear  thy  voice,-— 

Shall  one  day  see  our  God  ; 
Shall  cease  from  all  our  painful  strife, 
Handle  and  taste  the  Word  of  Life, 

And  feel  the  sprinkled  blood. 

2  Let  us  not  always  make  our  moan, 
Nor  worship  thee,  a  God  unknown  ; 

But  let  us  live  to  prove 
Thy  people's  rest,  thy  saint's  delight, 
The  length  and  breadth,  the  depth  and  height 

Of  thy  redeeming  love, 
o  Rejoicing  now  in  earnest  hope, 
We  stand,  and  from  the  mountain  top 

See  all  the  land  below  : 
Rivers  of  milk  and  honey  rise, 
And  all  the  fruits  of  paradise 

In  endless  plenty  grow  : 

4  A  land  of  corn,  and  wine  and  oil, 
Favour'd  with  God's  peculiar  smile, 

With  ev'ry  blessing  blest ; 
There  dwells  the  Lord,  our  Righteousness,—- 
And  keeps  his  own  in  perfect  peace, 

And  everlasting  rest. 

5  Oh,  when  shall  we  at  once  go  up ! 
Nor  this  side  Jordan  longer  stop, 

But  the  good  land  possess : 
When  shall  we  end  our  ling'ring  years, 
Our  sorrows,  sins,  and  doubts,  and  fears;-— 

An  howling  wilderness. 

6  O  dearest  Joshua  !  bring  us  in  ; 
Display  thy  grace,  forgive  oiiv  sin, 

Our  unbelief  remove ; 
The  heav'nly  Canaan,  Lord  divide ! 
And,  oh,  with  all  the  sanctify'd, 

Give  us  a  lot  of  love ! 


233,  234      CRACKS  OF  the  spirit. 
HYMN  233.  L.  M.    Steele. 

Portugal  07.     Warelmm  117. 

Hope  encouraged  by  a  View  of  the  Divine  Perfections. 

l  Sam.  x\x.  (i. 

1  X¥7"HY  sinks  my  weak  desponding  mind  ? 

TT  Why  heaves  my  heart  th'  anxious  sigh? 
Can  sov'reign  goodness  be  unkind? 
Am  I  not  safe,  if  God  is  nigh? 

2  He  holds  all  nature  in  his  hand — 
That  gracious  hand  on  which  I  live 
Doth  life,  and  time,  and  death,  command, 
And  has  immortal  joys  to  give. 

3  'Tis  he  supports  this  fainting  frame; 
On  him  alone  my  hopes  recline ; 
The  wond'rous  glories  of  his  name, 

How  wide  they  spread!  how  bright  they  shine 

4  Infinite  wisdom !  boundless  pow'r! 
Unchanging  faithfulness  and  love  ! 
Here  let  me  trust,  while  I  adore,— 
Nor  from  my  refuge  e'er  remove. 

5  My  God,  if  thou  art  mine  indeed, 
Then  have  I  all  my  heart  can  crave; 
A  present  help  in  time  of  need; 
Still  kind  to  hear,  and  strong  to  save. 

6  Forgive  my  doubts,  O  gracious  Lord! 
And  ease  the  sorrows  of  my  breast; 
Speak  to  my  heart  the  healing  word, 
1  hat  thou  art  mine — and  I  am  blest. 

HYMN  234.  L.  M.     Steele. 

New  Babbatta  139.     Langdon  217. 
Happy  Poverty ;  or,  the  Poor  in  Spirit  Blessed.     Matt.  V.  3, 

1  XTE  humble  souls,  complain  no  more; 

X    Let  faith  survey  your  future  store; 
How  happy,  how  divinely  blest, 
The  sacred  words  of  truth  attest. 

2  When  conscious  grief  laments  sincere. 
And  pours  th'  penitential  tear; 


hope.  235 1- 

Hope  points  to  your  dejected  eyes, 
The  bright  reversion  in  the  skies. 

3  In  vain  the  sons  of  wealth  and  pride 
Despise  your  lot,  your  hopes  deride ; 
In  vain  they  boast  their  little  stores ; 
Trifles  are  theirs,  a  kingdom  yours  ! 

4  A  kingdom  of  immense  delight, 
Where  health,  and  peace,  and  joy  unite; 
Where  underlining  pleasures  rise, 

And  ev'ry  wish  hath  full  supplies: — 

5  A  kingdom  which  can  ne'er  decay, 
While  time  sweeps  earthly  thrones  away; 
The  state,  which  pow'r  and  truth  sustain, 
Unmov'd  for  ever  must  remain. 

6  There  shall  your  eyes  with  rapture  view 
The  glorious  Friend  that  died  for  you; 
That  died  to  ransom,  died  to  raise 

To  crowns  of  joy  and  songs  of  praise. 

7  Jesus,  to  thee  I  breathe  my  pray'r! 
Reveal,  confirm  my  int'rest  there: 
Whate'er  my  humble  lot  below, 
This,  this,  my  soul  desires  to  know  \ 

8  Oh,  let  me  hear  that  voice  divine 
Pronounce  th'  glorious  blessing  mine  ! 
Enroll'd  among  thy  happy  poor, 

My  largest  wishes  ask  no  more. 
HYMN  235.   CM. 

Eansor  231.     Wantage  204. 

Humble  Pleading  for  Mercy. 

1  T  ORD,  at  thy  feet  we  sinners  lie, 
_I_J  And  knock  at  mercy's  door; 
With  heavy  heart,  and  downcast  eye, 
Thy  favour  we  implore. 
[2  On  us  the  vast  extent  display 
Of  thy  forgiving  love  ; 
Take  all  our  heinous  guilt  away, 
This  heavy  load  remove. 
3  We  sink — with  all  this  weight  oppress'd, 
Sink  down  to  death  and  hell ; 


236,  237     THE  GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

Oh,  give  our  troubled  spirits  rest, 
Our  num'rous  fears  dispel. 

4  'Tis  mercy,  mercy,  we  implore ; 

O  may  thy  bowels  move  ! 
Thy  grace  is  an  exhaustless  store, 
And  thou  thyself  art  love. 

5  Oh,  for  thy  own,  for  Jesus'  sake, 

Our  many  sins  forgive  ! 
Thy  grace  our  rocky  hearts  can  break ; 
And  breaking  soon  relieve. 

6  Thus  melt  us  down,  our  gracious  friend, 

And  thy  dominion  own  ; 

Nor  let  a  rival  more  pretend 

To  repossess  thy  throne. 

HYMN  236.  L.  M.    Beddome. 

Ulverston  179.    Uippon's  lc<8.    Babylon  Streams  23. 
The  humble  Publican.     Luke  xviii   13. 

1  T  ORD  !  with  a  griev'd  and  aching  hear^ 
JLi  To  thee  1  look,  to  thee  I  cry  ; 
Supply  my  wants,  and  ease  my  smart : 

Oh,  help  me  soon,  or  else  I  die. 

2  Here,  on  my  soul  a  burden  lies ! 
No  human  pow'r  can  it  remove ; 

My  num'rous  sins  like  mountains  rise : 
Do  thou  reveal  thy  pard'ning  love. 

3  Break  off  these  adamantine  chains ; 
From  cruel  bondage  set  me  free ; 
Rescue  from  everlasting  pains  ; 

And  bring  me  safe  to  heav'n  and  thee. 

HYMN  237.  7s.    Modern's  Collection. 

Alcester  213.    Cookham  36. 

A  Prayer  for  Humility. 

1  X  ORD,  if  thou  thy  grace  impart,— 
JLi  Poor  in  spirit,  meek  in  heart, 

I  shall,  as  my  Master,  be 
Rooted  in  humility. 

2  Simple,  teachable,  and  mild, 
Chang'd  into  a  little  child : 


HUMILITY.  238 

Pleas'd  with  all  the  Lord  provides: 

Wean'd  from  all  the  world  besides. 
■3  Father,  fix  my  soul  on  thee; 

Ev'ry  evil  let  me  flee; 

Nothing  want,  beneath,  above,— 

Happy  in  thy  precious  love. 
4  Oh,  that  all  may  seek  and  find 

Ev'ry  good  in  Jesus  join'd ! 

Him  let  Isr'el  still  adore, 

Trust  him,  praise  him,  evermore. 

HYMN  238.  L.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Old  Hundred  100.    Chard  175. 
Rejoicing  in  God.    Jer.  ix.  23,  24. 

1  fllHE  righteous  Lord,  supremely  great, 

JL    Maintains  his  universal  state; 
O'er  all  the  earth  his  pow'r  extends; 
All  heaven  before  his  footstool  bends. 

2  Yet  justice  still  with  pow'r  presides, 
And  mercy  all  his  empire  guides: 
Mercy  and  truth  are  his  delight, 
And  saints  are  lovely  in  his  sight. 

3  No  more,  ye  wise  !  your  wisdom  boast; 
No  more,  ye  strong  !  your  valour  trust ; 
No  more,  ye  rich  !  survey  your  store, — 
Elate  with  heaps  of  shining  ore. 

4  Glory,  ye  saints,  in  this  alone, — 
That  God,  your  God,  to  you  is  known : 
That  you  have  own'd  his  sovereign  sway,— 
That  you  have  felt  his  cheering  ray. 

5  Our  wisdom,  wealth,  and  pow'r,  we  find 
In  one  Jehovah  all  combined: 

On  him  we  fix  our  roving  eyes, 
And  all  our  souls  in  raptures  rise. 

6  All  else,  which  we  our  treasure  call, 
May  in  one  fatal  moment  fall ; 

But  what  their  happiness  can  move, 
Whom  God,  the  blessed,  deigns  to  love. 


239,  240       GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

HYMN  239.  S.  M.     Dr.  Doddridge. 

Salem  New  99.    Mansfield  154. 
Rejoicing  in  the  Ways  of  God.    PsaUn  cxxsviii.  o. 

1  "VTO^  let  °ur  voices  join 
J3I    To  form  a  sacred  song ; 
Ye  pilgrims,  in  Jehovah's  \va 

\Yith  music  pass  along. 

2  How  straight  the  path  appears, 

How  open  and  how  fair ! 
No  lurking  gins  t5  entrap  our  feet, 
No  fierce  destroyer  there. 

3  But  flow'rs  of  paradise 

In  rich  profusion  spring ; 
The  Sun  of  glory  gilds  the  path, 
And  dear  companions  sing. 

4  See  Salem's  golden  spires 

In  beaut'ous  prospect  rise ; 
And  brighter  crowns  than  mortals  wear, 
Which  sparkle  through  the  skies. 

5  All  honour  to  his  name, 

Who  marks  the  shining  way  ! 
To  him  who  leads  the  wand'rers  on     „ 
To  realms  of  endless  day  ! 

HYMN  240.  7s.     Cennick. 

Bath  Abbey  147.     Heart's  221. 
Rejoicing  in  Hope.     Isaiah  x.xxv.  10      Luke  xii.  TEL 

1  |~VhILDREN  of  the  heavenly  King, 
\J  As  ye  journey  sweetly  sing ; 
Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise; 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways. 

2  Ye  are  trav'ling  home  to  God 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod; 
They  are 'happy  now,  and  ye 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3  O  ve  banish'd  seed,  be  glad ! 
Christ  our  Advocate  is  made;— *. 
Us  to  save,  our  flesh  assumes, — 
Brother  to  our  souls  becomes. 


JOY.  241 

4  Shout,  ye  little  flock,  and  blest; 
You  on  Jesus'  throne  shall  rest; 
There  your  seat  is  now  prepar'd,— 
There  your  kingdom  and  reward. 

5  Fear  not,  brethren,  joyful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  your  land ; 
Christ,  your  Father's  darling  Son, 
Bids  you  undismay'd  go  on. 

6  Lord !  submissive  make  us  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below ; 
Only  thou  our  leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee  ! 

HYMN  241.  L.  M.     Cow/ier. 

Rochford  22.    Mark's  65. 
Return  of  Joy. 

1  "ITjTHEN   darkness  long  has  veil'd   my 

T  ▼  mind, 

And  smiling  day  once  more  appears ; 
Then,  my  Redeemer !  then  I  find 
The  folly  of  my  doubts  and  fears. 

2  I  chide  my  unbelieving  heart ; 
And  blusli  that  I  should  ever  be 
Thus  prone  to  act  so  base  a  part, 

Or  harbour  one  hard  thought  of  thee  \ 

3  Oh,  let  me  then,  at  length,  be  taught 
(What  I  am  still  so  slow  to  learn,) 
That  God  is  love,  and  changes  not, 
Nor  knows  the  shadow  of  a  turn. 

4  Sweet  truth,  and  easy  to  repeat ! 
But  when  my  faith  is  sharply  try'd, 
I  find  myself  a  learner  yet, — 
Unskilful,  weak,  and  apt  to  slide. 

5  But,  O  my  Lord,  one  look  from  thee 
Subdues  the  disobedient,  will ; 
Drives  doubt  and  discontent  away, 
And  thy  rebellious  worm  is  still. 

6  Thou  art  as  ready  to  forgive, 
As  I  am  ready  to  repine, 


242,  243  JUSTICE  AND  EQUITY 

Thou  therefore  all  the  p raise  receive  ; 
Be  shame  and  self-abhorrence  mine. 

HYMN  242.  L.  M.    Dr.  Watts's  Sermon?. 

New  Sabbath  MB.     Portugal  (.i~. 
Justice  and  Equity.     Matt.  vii.  12. 

1  "OLESSED  Redeemer!  how  divine — 
O  How  righteous  is  this  rule  of  thine, 

"Never  to  deal  with  others  worse 

"  Than  we  would  have  them  deal  with  us  " 

2  This  golden  lesson,  short  and  plain, 
Gives  not  the  mind  nor  mem'ry  pain  \ 
And  ev'ry  conscience  must  approve 
This  universal  law  of  love. 

3  'Tis  written  in  each  mortal  breast, 
Where  all  our  tend'rest  wishes  rest; 
We  draw  it  from  our  inmost  veins, 
Where  love  to  self  resides  and  reigns. 

4  Is  reason  ever  at  a  loss  ? 

Call  in  self-love  to  judge  the  cause; 
Let  our  own  fondest  passion  show 
How  we  should  treat  our  neighbour  too. 

5  How  bless'd  would  ev'ry  nation  prove, 
Thus  rul'd  by  equity  and  love  ! 

All  would  be  friends,  without  a  foe, 
And  form  a  paradise  below. 

6  Jesus,  forgive  us,  that  we  keep 
Thy  sacred  law  of  love  asleep ; 
And  take  our  envy,  wrath,  and  pride, 
Those  savage  passions,  for  our  guide. 

HYMN  243.  L.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Chard  17.").     Truro  105. 
God  shining  in  the  Heart.    2  Cor.  iv.  6. 

1  T>R  AISE  to  the  Lord  of  boundless  might ! 
Jr   With  uncreated  glories  bright ! 

His  presence  gilds  the  worlds  above, — 
Th'  unchanging  source  of  light  and  love. 

2  Our  rising  earth  his  eye  beheld, 
When,  in  substantial  darkness  veil'd, 


KNOWLEDGE.  244 

The  shapeless  chaos,  nature's  womb, 
Lay  buried  in  the  horrid  gloom. 

3  "  Let  there  be  light,"  Jehovah  said : 
And  light  all  o'er  its  face  was  spread ; 
Nature,  array 'd  in  charms  unknown. 
Gay  with  its  new-born  lustre  shone. 

4  He  sees  the  mind,  when  lost  it  lies 
In  shades  of  ignorance  and  vice  ; 
And  darts  from  heav'n  a  vivid  ray, 
And  changes  midnight  into  day. 

5  Shine,  mighty  God  !  with  vigour  shine 
On  this  benighted  heart  of  mine ; 
And  let  thy  glories  stand  reveaPd, 

As  in  the  Saviour's  face  beheld. 

6  My  soul  reviv'd  by  heav'n-born  day, 
Thy  radiant  image  shall  display, 
While  all  my  faculties  unite 

To  praise  the  Lord,  who  gives  me  light,, 

HYMN  244.   L.  M. 

Kingsbiidge  88.    Lewton  30. 

One  Thing  I  know.    John  ix.  25.    Isaiah  liv.  13. 

1  TTkEAR  Saviour !  make  me  wise  to  see 
mJ  My  sin  and  guilt,  and  remedy  ; 
'Tis  said,  of  all  thy  blood  has  bought, 

"  They  shall  of  Isr'ePs  God  be  taught." 

2  Their  plague  of  heart  thy  people  know ; 
They  Know  thy  name,  and  trust  thee  tooj 
They  know  the  Gospel's  blissful  sound, 
The  paths  where  endless  joys  abound. 

3  They  know  the  Father  and  the  Son ; — 
Their's  js  eternal  life  begun : 

Unto  salvation  they  are  wise, — 
Their  grace  shall  into  glory  rise  : 

4  But — ignorance  itself  am  I ; 

Born  blind — estrang'd  from  thee  I  lie ; 

0  Lord  !  to  thee  I  humbly  own 

1  nothing  know  as  should  be  known. 

5  I  scarce  know  God,  or  Christ,  or  sin,— « 
My  foes  without,  or  plague  within  j 


245,  246        GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

Know  not  my  int'rest,  Lord,  in  thee, 
In  pardon,  peace,  or  liberty. 
6  But  help  me  to  declare  to-day, 
If  many  things  I  cannot  bay, 
"  One  thing  I  know,"  all  praise  to  thee, 
"  Though  blind  I  was — yet  now  I  see." 

HYMN  245.  CM     Fawcett. 

Bedford  91.    Charmouth  28. 

Knowledge  at  present  imperfect.     1  Cor.  xiii.  9. 

1  PT1HY  way,  O  God  !  is  in  the  sea; 

JL    Thy  paths  I  cannot  trace ; 
Nor  comprehend  the  mystery 
Of  thy  unbounded  grace. 

2  Here  the  dark  veils  of  flesh  and  sense 

My  captive  soul  surround, 
Mysterious  deeps  of  Providence 
My  wand'ring  thoughts  confound. 

3  When  I  behold  thy  awful  hand 

My  earthly  hopes  destroy ; — 
In  deep  astonishment  I  stand, 
And  ask  the  reason  why  ? 

4  As  through  a  glass,  I  dimly  see 

The  wonders  of  thy  lov»e ; 
How  little  do  I  know  of  thee, 
Or  of  the  joys  above  ! 

5  'Tis  but  in  part  I  know  thy  will ; 

I  bless  thee  for  the  sight  : 
When  will  thy  love  the  rest  reveal 
In  glory's  clearer  light  ? 

6  With  rapture  shall  I  then  survey 

Thy  providence  and  grace  ; 

And  spend  an  everlasting  day, 

In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

HYMN  246.  L.  M. 
Brameoate  8.    Portugal  97. 
Liberality;  or,  7'At  Duty  and  Pleasure  of  Benevolenc 

1  £\H,  what  stupendous  mercy  shines 
\J  Around  the  Majesty  of  Heaven ! 


LOVE  TO  GOD.  247 

Rebels  he  deigns  to  call  his  sons, — 
Their  souls  renew'd,  their  sins  forgiv'n. 

2  Go,  imitate  the  grace  divine, — 
The  grace  that  blazes  like  a  sun ; 
Hold  forth  your  fair,  though  feeble  light, 
Through  all  your  lives  let  mercy  ran ! 

3  Upon  your  bounty's  willing  wings 
Swift  let  the  great  salvation  fly  ; 
The  hungry  feed,  the  naked  clothe  ; 
To  pain  and  sickness  help  apply. 

4  Pity  the  weeping  widow's  woe, 
Ana*  be  her  counsellor  and  stay ; 
Adopt  the  fatherless,  and  smooth 
To  useful  happy  life,  his  way. 

5  Let  age,  with  want  and  weakness  bow'd, 
Your  bowels  of  compassion  move ; 

Let  e'en  your  enemies  be  bless'd, — 
Their  hatred  recompens'd  with  love. 

6  When  all  is  done,  renounce  your  deeds, 
Renounce  self-righteousness  with  scorn ; 
Thus  will  you  glorify  your  God, 

And  thus  the  Christian  name  adorn. 

HYMN  247.  L.  M.    D.  Turner. 

Lebanon  79.     Manning  245. 
Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God,  &c.    Deut.  vi.  5. 

1  "¥7"ES,  I  would  love  thee,  blessed  God ! 

JL    Paternal  goodness  marks  thy  name! 
Thy  praises,  through  thy  high  abode, 
The  heav'nly  hosts  with  joy  proclaim — 

2  Freely  thou  gav'st  thy  dearest  Son 
For  man  to  suffer,  bleed,  and  die ; 
And  bid'st  me,  as  a  wretch  undone, 
For  all  I  want  on  him  rely. 

3  In  him,  thy  reconciled  face, 
With  joy  unspeakable  I  see ; 

And  feel  thy  pow'rful  wond'rous  grace 
Draw,  and  unite  my  soul  to  thee. 


248  GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

4  Whene'er  my  foolish  wand'ring  heart, 
Attracted  by  a  creature's  pow'r, 
Would  from  this  blissful  centre  start, 
Lord,  fix  it  there,  to  stray  no  more ! 

HYMN  248.  C.  M.    Dr.  Rijland. 

New- York  33.     Condescension  116. 
Delight  in  God.    Psalm  xxxvii.  4. 

1  f\  LORD !  I  would  delight  in  thee, 
"_J  And  on  thy  care  depend; 

To  thee  in  ev'ry  trouble  flee, 
My  best,  my  only  friend. 

2  When  all  created  streams  are  dry'd, 

Thy  fulness  is  the  same ; 

May  I  with  this  be  satisfy'd, 

And  glory  in  thy  name  ! 

3  Why  should  the  soul  a  drop  bemoan, 

Who  has  a  fountain  near; 
A  fountain  which  will  ever  run 
With  waters  sweet  and  clear? 

4  No  good  in  creatures  can  be  found 

But  may  be  found  in  thee; 
I  must  have  all  things,  and  abound, 
While  God  is  God  to  me. 

5  Oh,  that  I  had  a  stronger  faith, 

To  look  within  the  veil; 
To  credit  what  my  Saviour  saith, 
Whose  word  can  never  fail ! 

6  He",  that  has  made  my  heav'n  secure, 

Will  here  all  good  provide: 
While  Christ  is  rich,  can  I  be  poor; 
What  can  I  want  beside  ? 

7  O  Lord!  I  cast  my  care  on  thee; 

I  triumph  and  adore: 
Henceforth  my  great  concern  shall  be 
To  love  and  please  thee  more. 


LOVE  TO  CHRIST.  249,  250  \ 

HYMN  249.  L.  M.    Dr.  Watts's  Lyrics. 

Martin's  Lane  97.    Langdon  217. 
Love  to  Christ,  present  or  absent. 

1  £\F  all  the  joys  we  mortals  know, 
\-J  Jesus,  thy  love  exceeds  the  rest! 
Love  the  best  blessing  here  below, 
The  nearest  image  of  the  blest. 

2-  While  we  are  held  in  thy  embrace, 
There's  not  a  thought  attempts  to  rove ; 
Each  smile  upon  thy  beauteous  face 
Fixes,  and  charms,  and  fires  our  love. 

3  While  of  thy  absence  we  complain, 
And  long,  or  weep  in  all  we  do, 
There's  a  strange  pleasure  in  the  pain; 
And  tears  have  their  own  sweetness  too. 

4  When  round  thy  courts  by  day  we  rove,. 
Or  ask  the  watchman  of  the  night 

For  some  kind  tidings  of  our  love, 
Thy  very  name  creates  delight. 

5  Jesus,  our  God,  yet  rather  come ! 
Our  eyes  would  dwell  upon  thy  face  : 
'Tis  best  to  see  our  Lord  at  home, 
And  feel  the  presence  of  his  grace. 

HYMN  250.  7s.    JYewton. 

Cookham  36.    Alcester  213. 

Lovtst  thou  me  ?    John  xxi.  16. 

1  }HniS  a  point  I  long  to  know, 

J_    Oft  it  causes  anxious  thought — ■ 
Do  I  love  the  Lord,  or  no  ? 
Am  I  his,  or  am  I  not  ? 

2  If  I  love,  why  am  I  thus? 
Why  this  dull  and  lifeless  frame? 
Hardly,  sure,  can  they  be  worse, 
Who  have  never  heard  his  name. 

[3  Could  my  heart  so  hard  remain ; 
Pray'r  a  task  and  burthen  prove; 
Ev'ry  trifle  give  me  pain ; 
If  I  knew  a  Saviour's  love  ?] 


v51  GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

4  When  I  turn  my  eyes  within, 
All  is  dark,  and  vain,  and  wild; 
Fill'd  with  unbelief  and  sin  ; — 
Can  I  deem  myself  a  child? — 

5  If  I  pray,  or  hear,  or  read, 
Sin  is  mix'd  with  all  I  do; 
You  that  love  the  Lord  indeed, 
Tell  me,  is  it  thus  with  you  ? 

6  Yet  I  mourn  my  stubborn  will, 
Find  my  sin  a  grief  and  thrall : 
Should  I  grieve  for  what  I  feel, 
If  I  did  not  love  at  all  ? 

\7  Could  I  joy  his  saints  to  meet ; 
Choose  the  ways  I  once  abhorr'd ; 
Find,  at  times, "the  promise  sweet; 
If  I  did  not  love  the  Lord  •*] 

8  Lord,  decide  the  doubtful  case  ! 
Thou,  who  art  thy  people's  sun, 
Shine  upon  thy  work  of  grace, 
If  it  be  indeed  begun. 

9  Let  me  love  thee  more  and  more, 
If  I  love  at  all,  I  pray  ! 

If  I  have  not  lov'd  before, 
Help  me  to  begin  to-day. 

HYMN  251.  L.  M.    Dr.  Watts 's  Lyrics. 

Lebanon  79.    Manning  245.    Gould's  272. 
Desiring  Love  to  Christ. 

1  flOME,  let  me  love  !  or  is  my  mind 
\j  Harden 'd  to  stone  or  froze  to  ice  ? 
I  see  the  blessed  fair-one  bend, 

And  stoop  t'  embrace  me  from  the  skies* 

2  Oh  !  'tis  a  thought  would  melt  a  rock, 
And  make  a  heart  of  iron  move, 

That  those  sweet  lips,  that  heav'nly  look, 
Should  seek  and  wish  a  mortal  love ! 

3  I  was  a  traitor  doom'd  to  fire, 
Bound  to  sustain  eternal  pains ; 


LOVE  TO  CHRIST.  252 

He  flew  on  wings  of  strong  desire, 
Assum'd  my  guilt,  and  took  my  chains  J 

4  Infinite  grace !  almighty  charms! — 
Stand  in  amaze,  ye  rolling  skies! 
Jesus,  the  God,  extends  his  arms — 
Hangs  on  a  cross  of  love,  and  dies ! 

5  Did  pity  ever  stoop  so  low, 
Dress'd  in  divinity  and  blood  ? 
Was  ever  rebel  courted  so, 

In  groans  of  an  expiring  God  ? 

6  Again  he  lives !  and  spreads  his  hands, — ■ 
Hands  that  were  nail'd  to  tort'ring  smart; 

"  By  these  dear  wounds !"  says  he,  and  stands* 
And  prays  to  clasp  me  to  his  heart. 

7  Sure  I  must  love  ;  or  are  my  ears 
Still  deaf,  nor  will  my  passions  move? 
Lord  !  melt  this  flinty  keart  to  tears ! 
This  heart  shall  yield  to  death  or  love. 

HYMN  252.  C.  M.    Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

Sprague  166.    Brightheliustone  208, 
Profession  of  Love  to  Christ. 

1  A  ND  have  I,  Christ,  no  love  for  thee, 
J\.  No  passion  for  thy  charms  ? 

No  wish  my  Saviour's  face  to  see, 
And  dwell  within  his  arms? 

2  Is  there  no  spark  of  gratitude 

In  this  cold  heart  of  mine, 
To  him  whose  gen'rous  bosom  glow'd 
With  friendship  all  divine  ? 

3  Can  I  pronounce  his  charming  name, 

His  acts  of  kindness  tell ; 
And,  while  I  dwell  upon  the  theme, 
No  sweet  emotion  feel  ? 

4  Such  base  ingratitude  as  this 

What  heart,  but  must  detest 
Sure  Christ  deserves  the  noblest  place 
la  ev'rv  human  breast. 
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253  GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

5  A  very  wretch,  Lord  !  I  should  prove, 
Had  I  no  love  for  thee : 
Rather  than  not  my  Saviour  love, 
O  may  I  cease  to  be  ! 

HYMN  253.  8s.    B.  Francis. 

New  Jerusalem  230.    Locke  49.    Uxbridge  161. 

Supreme  Love  to  Christ. 

MY  gracious  Redeemer  I  love  ! 
His  praises  aloud  I'll  proclaim, 
And  join  with  the  armies  above 
To  shout  his  adorable  name  : 
To  gaze  on  his  glories  divine 
Shall  be  my  eternal  employ, 
And  feel  them  incessantly  shine, 
My  boundless  ineffable  joy. 

2  He  freely  redeem'd,  with  his  blood, 
My  soul  from  the  confines  of  hell, 
To  live  on  the  smiles  of  my  God, 
And  in  his  sweet  presence  to  dwell ; 
To  shine  with  the  angels  of  light ; 
With  saints,  and  with  seraphs  to  sing; 
To  view,  with  eternal  delight, 

My  Jesus,  my  Saviour,  my  King. 

3  In  Meshech,  as  yet,  I  reside, 

A  darksome  and  restless  abode ! 
Molested  with  foes  on  each  side, 
And  longing  to  dwell  with  my  God : 
Oh,  when  shall  my  Spirit  exchange 
This  cell  of  corruptible  clay 
For  mansions  celestial,  and  range 
Through  realms  of  ineffable  day  ! 

4  My  glorious  Redeemer !  I  long 
To  see  thee  descend  on  the  cloud, 
Amidst  the  bright  numberless  throng, 
And  mix  with  the  triumphing  crowd: 
Oh,  when  wilt  thou  bid  me  ascend, 
To  join  in  thy  praises  above, 

To  gaze  on  thee,  world  without  end, 
And  feast  on  thy  ravishing  |ove  ? 


LOVE  TO  THE  BRETHREN.  254 

Nor  sorrow,  nor  sickness,  nor  pain, 
Nor  sin,  nor  temptation,  nor  fear, 
Shall  ever  molest  me  again, 
Perfection  of  glory  reigns  there : 
This  soul  and  this  body  shall  shine 
In  robes  of  salvation  and  praise, 
And  banquet  on  pleasures  divine, 
Where  God  his  full  beauty  displays. 
Ye  palaces,  sceptres,  and  crowns, 
Your  pride  with  disdain  I  survey  ; 
Your  pomps  are  but  shadows  and  sounds, 
And  pass  in  a  moment  away: 
The  crown  that  my  Saviour  bestows, 
Yon  permanent  sun  shall  outshine ; 
My  joy  everlastingly  flows, — 
My  God,  my  Redeemer,  is  mine. 

HYMN  254.    S.  M.    Fawcett. 

Vermont  134.    Stoke  207.    Harfcorough  142, 

Love  to  the  Brethren. 

BLEST  be  the  tie  that  binds 
Our  hearts  in  Christian  love  ! 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 

Is  like  to  that  above. 
Before  our  Father's  throne 

We  pour  out  ardent  pray'rs : 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims,  are  one,  , 

Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 
We  share  our  mutual  woes ; 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear  : 
And  often  for  each  other  flows 

The  sympathizing  tear. 
When  we  asunder  part, 

It  gives  us  inward  pain ; 
But  we  shall  still  be  join'd  in  heart, 

And  hope  to  meet  again. 
This  glorious  hope  revives 

Our  courage  by  the  way ; 
While  each  in  expectation  lives, 

And  longs  to  see  the  day. 


255,  256      LOVE  TO  THE  BRETHRtK. 

6      From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 
And  sin,  we  shall  be  free  ; 
And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign 
Through  all  eternity. 

HYMN  255.  S.  M.    Beddome. 

Eagle  Street  New  35.    Enfield  3. 
Christian  Love.     Gal.  Hi.  28. 

1  T  ET  party  names  no  more 

'JLi  The  Christian  world  o5erspread; 
Gentile  and  Jew,  and  bond  and  free, 
Are  one  in  Christ  their  head. 

2  Among  the  saints  on  earth, 

Let  mutual  love  be  found ; 
Heirs  of  the  same  inheritance, 
With  mutual  blessings  crown'd 

3  Let  envy,  child  of  Hell ! 

Be  banish 'd  far  away  : 
Those  should  in  strictest  friendship  dwell, 
Who  the  same  Lord  obey. 

4  Thus  will  the  church  below 

Resemble  that  above; 
Where  streams  of  pleasure  ever  flow, 
And  ev'ry  heart  is  love. 
HYMN  256.  L.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

New  Court  173.    Antigua  120. 

The  Heart  purified  to  unfiigncd  Love  for  the  Brct/irea  by  lh» 

Spirit.     1  Peter  i.  99. 

1  r^  RE  AT  Spirit  of  immortal  love  ! 

v£~  Vouchsafe  our  frozen  hearts  to  move ; 
With  ardour  strong  these  breasts  inflame 
To  all  that  own  a  Saviour's  name. 

2  Still  let  the  heav'nly  fire  endure, 
Fervent  and  vig'rous,  true  and  pure  j 
Let  ev'ry  heart,  and  ev'ry  hand 
Join  in  the  dear  fraternal  band. 

3  Celestial  Dove !  descend,  and  bring 
The  smiling  blessings  on  thy  Aving  : 
And  make  us  taste  those  sweets  below, 
Which  in  the  blissful  mansions  grow. 


LOVE  TO  OUR  ENEMIES.       257,  258 

HYMN  257.  C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Ludlow  84.    Charmouth  28. 

Love  to  our  Neighbour;  or,  The  good  Samaritan. 

Luke  x.  20-37. 

1  TC^ATHER  of  mercies !  send  thy  grace 
JT    All-pow'rful  from  above, 

To  form,  in  our  obedient  souls, 
O        The  image  of  thy  love. 

2  Oh,  may  our  sympathising  breasts 

That  generous  pleasure  know, 
Kindly  to  share  in  others'  joy, 
And  weep  for  others'  woe  ! 

3  When  the  most  helpless  sons  of  grief 

In  low  distress  are  laid, 
Soft  be  our  hearts  their  pains  to  feel, 
And  swift  our  hands  to  aid. 

4  So  Jesus  look'd  on  dying  man, 

When  thron'd  above  the  skies ; 
And,  'midst  th'  embraces  of  his  God, 
He  felt  compassion  rise. 

5  On  wings  of  love  the  Saviour  flew, 

To  raise  us  from  the  ground, 
And  shed  the  richest  of  his  blood, 
A  balm  for  ev'ry  wound. 

HYMN  258.   CM. 

Worksop  31.    Ann's  58. 

Love  to  au,r  Enemies  from  the  Example  of  Christ. 

Luke  xxiii.  34.    Matt.  v.  44. 

1  k  LOUD  we  sing  the  wond'rous  grace 
J\.  Christ  to  his  murderers  bare ; 
Which  made  the  tort'ring  cross  its  throne, 

And  hung  its  trophies  there. 

2  "Father,  forgive !"  his  mercy  cried, 

With  his  expiring  breath, 
And  drew  eternal  blessings  down, 
On  those  who  wrought  his  death. 

3  Jesus,  this  wond'rous  love  we  sing  ! 

And,  whilst  we  sing,  admire; 
Breathe  on  our  souls,  and  kindle  there 
The  same  celestial  fire. 


259  GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

4  Sway'd  by  thy  dear  example,  we 
For  enemies  will  pray  ; 
"With  love,  their  hatred — and  their  curse 
With  blessings — will  repay. 

HYMN  259.  C.  M.    Dr.  S.  Ste?mett. 

Providence  College  10.     New- York  33. 
All  Attainments  vain  without  Love.     1  Cor.  liii.  1 — 3.      , 

1  SHOULD  bounteous  nature  kindly  pour 
^  Her  richest  gifts  on  me, 

Still,  O  my  God !  I  should  be  poor, 
If  void  of  love  to  thee. 

2  Not  shining  wit,  nor  manly  sense, 

Could  make  me  truly  good : 
Not  zeal  itself  could  recompense 
The  want  of  love  to  God. 

3  Did  I  possess  the  gift  of  tongues, 

But  were  deny'd  thy  grace  ; 
My  loudest  words,  my  loftiest  songs, 
Would  be  but  sounding  brass. 

4  Though  thou  shouldst  give  me  heav'nly  skill 

Each  mystery  to  explain  ; 
If  I'd  no  heart  to  do  thy  will, 
My  knowledge  would  be  vain. 

5  Had  I  so  strong  a  faith,  my  God  ! 

As  mountains  to  remove  ; 
No  faith  could  do  me  real  good, 

That  did  not  work  by  love. 
[6  What  though,  to  gratify  my  pride, 

And  make  my  heav'n  secure, 
All  my  possessions  I  divide 

Among  the  hungry  poor ; 

7  W7hat  though  my  body  I  consign 

To  the  devouring  flame, 
In  hope  the  glorious  deed  will  shine 
In  rolls  of  endless  fame  ! 

8  These  splendid  acts  of  vanity, 

Though  all  the  world  applaud, 
If  destitute  of  charity, 

Can  never  please  my  God] 


MEEKNESS.— MODERATION.     260,  261 

9  Oh,  grant  me,  then,  this  one  request, 
And  I'll  be  satisfy'd,— 
That  love  divine  may  rule  my  breast, 
And  all  my  actions  guide. 

HYMN  260.  S.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Mansfield  154.    Mount  Ephraim  185. 

The  Meek  beautified  icith  Salvation.    Psalm  cxlix.  4, 

¥E  humble  souls,  rejoice, 
And  cheerful  praises  sing ! 
Wake  all  your  harmony  of  voice ; 
For  Jesus  is  your  King. 

2  That  meek  and  lowly  Lord, 

Whom  here  your  souls  have  known^ 
Pledges  the  honour  of  his  word 
T'  avow  you  for  his  own. 

3  He  brings  salvation  near, 

For  which  his  blood  was  paid  ! 
How  beauteous  shall  your  souls  appear, 
Thus  sumptuously  array'd ! 

4  Sing !  for  the  day  is  nigh, 

When,  near  your  Saviour's  seat, 
The  tallest  sons  of  pride  shall  lie 
The  footstool  of  your  feet. 

5  Salvation,  Lord,  is  thine, 

And  all  thy  saints  confess 
The  royal  robes,  in  which  they  shine, 
Were  wrought  by  sov'reign  grace. 

HYMN  261.  C.  M.    Med/iam. 

Crowle3.    Miall240. 

Moderation;  or,  The  saint  indeed.    Phil.  iv.  5. 

1  TTAPPY  the  man,  whose  cautious  steps 
XX  Still  keep  the  golden  mean  : 
Whose  life,  by  wisdom's  rules  well  form'd, 

Declares  a  conscience  clean. 

2  Not  of  himself  he  highly  thinks, 

Nor  acts  the  boaster's  part ; 
His  modest  tongue  the  language  speaks 
Of  his  still  humbler  heart. 


262  GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

3  Not  in  base  scandal's  arts  he  deals, 

For  truth  dwells  in  his  breast ; 
With  grief  he  sees  his  neighbour's  faults, 
And  thinks  and  hopes  the  best. 

4  What  blessings  bounteous  heav'n  bestows, 

He  takes  with  thankful  heart : 
With  temp'rance  he  both  eats  and  drinks, 
*      And  gives  the  poor  a  part. 

5  To  sect  or  party  his  large  soul 

Disdains  to  be  confin'd: 
The  good  he  loves,  of  ev'ry  name, 
And  prays  for  all  mankind. 

6  Pure  is  his  zeal,  the  offspring  fair 

Of  truth  and  heav'nly  love ; 
The  bigot's  rage  can  never  dwell 
Where  rests  the  peaceful  dove. 

7  His  bus'ness  is  to  keep  his  heart. 

Each  passion  to  control; 

Nobly  ambitious  well  to  rule 

The  empire  of  his  soul. 

8  Not  on  the  world  his  heart  is  set, 

His  treasure  is  above ; 
Nothing  beneath  the  sov'reign  good 
Can  claim  his  highest  love. 
HYMN  262.   L.  M. 

Portugal  97.    Magdalene  214. 
rfgur's  Wish.     Proverbs  xsx.  7,  8,  9. 

1  nnHUS  Agur  breath'd  his  warm  desire— 

A    "  My  God,  two  favours  I  require ; 
"  In  neither  my  request  deny, 
"  Vouchsafe  them  both  before  I  die : 

2  "  Far  from  my  heart  and  tents  exclude 
"  Those  enemies  to  all  that's  good ; — 

"  Folly,  whose  pleasures  end  in  death, 
"  And  Falsehood's  pestilential  breath. 

3  "Be  neither  wealth  npr  want  my  lot: 
"  Below  the  dome,  above  the  cot, 
"Let  me  my  life  unanxious  lead; 

"  And  know  not  luxury  nor  need." 


PATIENCE.  263 

4  Those  wishes,  Lord,  we  make  our  own ; 
Oh,  shed  in  moderation  down 

Thy  bounties,  till  this  mortal  breath, 
Expiring,  tunes  thy  praise  in  death  ! 

5  But,  shouldst  thou  large  possessions  give, 
May  we  with  thankfulness  receive 

Tli'  exub 'ranee — still  our  God  adore, 
And  bless  the  needy  from  our  store  ! 

6  Or,  should  we  feel  the  pains  of  want, — 
Submission,  resignation,  grant; 

Till  thou  shalt  send  the  wish'd  supply, 
Or  call  us  to  the  bliss  on  high. 

HYMN  263.  L.  M. 
Bramcoate  8.    New  Sabbath  122. 
Christian  Patience.     Luke  xxi.  19. 

1  TJATIENCE  !—  Oh,  what  a  grace  divine ! 
XT   Sent  from  the  God  of  pow'r  and  love, 
Submissive  to  its  Father's  hand, 

As  through  the  wilds  of  life  we  rove. 

2  By  patience  we  serenely  bear 
The  troubles  of  our  mortal  state, 
And  wait,  contented,  our  discharge, 
Nor  think  our  glory  comes  too  late. 

3  Though  we,  in  full  sensation,  feel 

The  weight,  the  wounds,  our  God  ordains, 
We  smile  amid  our  heaviest  woes, 
And  triumph  in  our  sharpest  pains. 

4  Oh,  for  this  grace  !  to  aid  us  on, 
And  arm  with  fortitude  the  breast, 
Till  life's  tumultuous  voyage  o'er — 
We  reach  the  shores  of  endless  rest ! 

5  Faith  into  vision  shall  resign ; 
Hope  shall  in  full  fruition  die; 
And  patience  in  possession  end, 

In  the  bright  worlds  of  bliss  on  higaj. 


264,265       GRACES  OF  the  spirit. 

HYMN  264.  L.  M.     Beddome. 

Kingsbridge  83.     Ulverston  179.     Goulds  272. 

Pair  ■ 

1  T|EAR  Lord!  though  bitter  is  the  cup 
JLr  Thy  gracious  hand  deals  out  to  me, 
I  cheerfully  would  drink  it  up: — 

That  cannot  hurt  which  comes  from  thee. 

2  Dash  it  with  thy  unchanging  love  ; 
Let  not  a  drop  of  wrath  be  there ! — 
The  saints,  for  ever  bless'd  above, 
Were  often  most  afflicted  here. 

3  From  Jesus,  thy  incarnate  Son, 
-I'll  learn  obedience  to  thy  will; 

And  humbly  kiss  the  chast'ning  rod, 
When  its  severest  strokes  I  feel. 

HYMN  265.  C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Stillman  66.     Hammond  226.    Michael's  119. 
God  speaking-  Peace  to  his  People.    Psalm  Ixxxv.  8. 

1  I'TNITE,  my  roving  thoughts!  unite 
U    In  silence  soft  and  sweet : 

And  thou,  my  soul,  sit  gently  down 
At  thy  great  Sov'reign's  feet. 

2  Jehovah's  awful  voice  is  hearck 

Yet  gladly  I  attend ; 
For  lo !  the  everlasting  God 
Proclaims  himself  my  friend. 

3  Harmonious  accents  to  my  soul 

The  sounds  of  peace  convey; 
The  tempest  at  his  word  subsides, 
And  wind  and  seas  obey. 
p 

4  By  all  its  joys,  I  charge  my  heart 

To  grieve  his  love  no  more; 
But,  charm 'd  by  melody  divine, 
To  give  its  follies  o'er. 


rest.  266, 267 

HYMN  266.  112th.    R.  Hill. 
Huxton  121.    UficnGn  93. 
A  Prayer  for  the  promised  Rest     Isaiah  xxvi.  3. 

1  "¥~|  EAR  friend  of  friendless  sinners,  hear, 
JLr  And  magnify  thy  grace  divine; 
Pardon  a  worm  that  would  draw  near, 

That  would  his  heart  to  thee  resign; 
A  worm,  by  self  and  sin  opprest, 
That  pants'  to  reach  thy  promis'd  rest. 

2  With  holy  fear,  and  rev'rend  love, 

I  long  to  lie  beneath  thy  throne; 
I  long  in  thee  to  live  and  move, 

And  stay  myself  on  thee  alone: 
Teach  me  to  lean  upon  thy  breast, 
To  find  in  thee  the  promis'd  rest. 

3  Thou  say'st  thou  wilt  thy  servants  keep 

In  perfect  peace,  whose  minds  shall  be 
Like  new-born  babes,  or  helpless  sheep, 

Completely  stay'd,  dear  Lord!  on  thee: 
How  calm  their  state,  how  truly  blest, 
Who  trust  on  thee  the  promis'd  rest! 

4  Take  me,  my  Saviour,  as  thine  own, 

And  vindicate  my  righteous  cause; 
Be  thou  my  portion'.  Lord,  alone, 

And  beiid  me  to  obey  thy  laws; 
Li  thy  dear  arms  of  love  caress'd, 
Give  me  to  find  thy  promis'd  rest. 

5  Bid  the  tempestuous  rage  of  sin, 

With  all  its  wrathful  fury  die; 
Let  the  Redeemer  dwell  within, 

And  turn  my  sorrows  into  joy: 
Oh,  may  my  heart,  by  thee  possess'd, 
Know  thee  to  be  my  promis'd  rest. 

HYMN  267.  C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Bedford  01.     Ann's  58. 

iatk  commanded  all  .Men  erery  where  to  repent. 
Aete  xvii.  30. 

1  "TJ  EPENT  !"  the  voice  celestial  cries, 
\       JX  Nor  longer  dare  delay : 


268  GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

The  wretch  that  scorns  the  mandate  dies, 
And  meets  a  fiery  day. 

2  No  more  the  sov 'reign  eye  of  God 

O'erlooks  the  crimes  of  men; 
His  heralds  are  dispatch'd  abroad, 
To  warn  the  world  of  sin. 

3  The  summons  reach'd  through  all  the  earth; 

Let  earth  attend  and  fear ; 

Listen,  ye  men  of  royal  birth, 

And  let  your  vassals  hear ! 

4  Together  in  his  presence  bow, 

And  all  your  guilt  confess; 
Embrace  the  blessed  Saviour  now, 
Nor  trifle  with  his  grace. 

5  Bow,  ere  the  awful  trumpet  sound, 

And  call  you  to  his  bar: 
For  mercy  knows  th'  appointed  bound, 
And  turns  to  vengeance  there. 

6  Amazing  love!  that  yet  will  call, 

And  yet  prolong  our  days! 
Our  hearts,  subdu'd  by  goodness,  fall, 
And  weep,  and  love,  and  praise. 

HYMN  268.  (First  Part.)  C.  M. 

Dr.  Doddridge. 

Walsal  237.    Bangor  231. 

Peter's  Admonition  to  Simnn  Ma^us  turned  into  Prayer. 

Acts  viii.  21—24. 

1  DE ARCHER  of  hearts,  before  thy  face, 
^  I  all  my  soul  display ; 

And,  conscious  of  its  innate  arts, 
Intreat  thy  strict  survey. 

2  If  lurking  in  its  inmost  folds, 

I  any  sin  conceal, 
Oh,  let  a  ray  of  light  divine 
The  secret  guile  reveal. 

3  If  tinctur'd  with  that  odious  gall 

Unknowing  I  remain, 


REPENTANCE.  268,  26§ 

Let  grace,  like  a  pure  silver  stream, 
Wash  out  th'  accursed  stain. 

4  If  in  these  fatal  fetters  bound, 

A  wretched  slave  I  lie, 
Smite  off  my  chains,  and  wake  my  soul 
To  light  and  liberty. 

5  To  humble  penitence  and  pray'r 

Be  gentle  pity  giv'n: 
Speak  ample  pardon  to  my  heart, 
And  seal  its  claim  to  heav'n. 

HYMN  268.    (Second  Part.)    L.  M. 

Rothwell  174.    Portugal  97. 
Hardness  of  Heart  lamented. 

1  T  ORD !  shed  a  beam  of  heav'nly  day, 
JLi  To  melt  this  stubborn  stone  away  r 
Now  thaw,  with  rays  of  love  divine, 
This  heart — this  frozen  heart  of  mine. 

2  The  rocks  can  rend;  the  earth  can  quake; 
The  seas  can  roar;  the  mountains  shake; 
Of  feeling  all  things  show  some  sign, 

But  this  unfeeling  heart  of  mine. 
*  To  hear  the  sorrows  thou  hast  felt, 
What  but  an  adamant  would  melt? 
Goodness  and  wrath  in  vain  combine 
To  move  this  stupid  heart  of  mine. 

4  But  one  can  yet  perform  the  deed; 
That  One  in  all  his  grace  I  need; 
Thy  Spirit  can  from  dross  refine, 
And  melt  this  stubborn  heart  of  mine. 

5  Oh,  Breath  of  Life,  breathe  on  my  soul ! 
On  me  let  streams  of  mercy  roll: ' 
Now  thaw,  with  rays  of  love  divine, 
This  heart,  this  frozen  heart  of  mine. 

HYMN  269.  L.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Coombs's  45.    Bromley  104.     Gloucester  12. 
Guilt  exalted  to  give  Repentance.     Acts  v.  31. 

1  ~Wf  XALTED  Prince  of  Life!  we  own 
M-A  The  royal  honours  of  thy  throne ; 


270  GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

rTis  fix'd  by  God's  almighty  hand, 
And  seraphs  bow  at  thy  command. 

2  Exalted  Saviour!  we  confess 

The  sov'reign  triumphs  of  thy  grace; 
Where  beams  of  gentle  radiance  shine, 
And  temper  majesty  divine. 

3  Wide  thy  resistless  sceptre  sway, 
Till  all  thine  enemies  obey: 

Wide  may  thy  cross  its  virtues  prove, 
And  conquer  millions  by  its  love. 

4  Mighty  to  vanquish  and  forgive ! 
Thine  Israel  shall  repent  and  live! 
And  loud  proclaim  thy  healing  breath, 
Which  works  their  life  who  wro't  thy  death, 

HYMN  270.    7s.    Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

Cookham  36.     Stoel  264. 

Penitential  - 

1  THVYTHER!  at  thy  call  I  come: 
J?    In  thy  bosom  there  is  room 
For  a  guilty  soul  to  hide, — 
Press'd  with  grief  on  ev'ry  side. 

2  Here  I'll  make  my  piteous  moan! 
Thou  canst  understand  a  groan: 
Here  my  sins  and  sorrows  tell; 
What  1  feel  thou  knowest  well. 

3  Ah !  how  foolish  I  have  been 
To  obey  the  voice  of  sin—t 
To  forget  thy  love  to  me, 
And  to  break  my  vows  to  thee. 

4  Darkness  fills  my  trembling  soul; 
Floods  of  sorrow  o'er  me  roll : 
Pity,  Father !  pity  me ! 

All  my  hope's  alone  in  thee. 

5  But  may  such  a  wretch  as  I, 
Self-condemn'd,  and  doom'd  to  die,— 
Ever  hope  to  be  forgiv'n, 

And  be  smil'd  upon  by  heav'n ! 

6  May  I  round  thee  cling  and  twine, 
Call  myself  a  child  of  thine; 


REPENTANCE.  271 

And  presume  to  claim  a  part 
In  a  tender  Father's  heart? 

7  Yes,  I  may !  for  I  espy 

Pity  trickling  from  thine  eye: 
Tis  a  Father's  bowels  move, — 
Move  with  pardon  and  with  love. 

8  Well  I  do  remember,  too, 
What  his  love  hath  deign'd  to  do; 
How  he  sent  a  Saviour  down, 
All  my  follies  to  atone. 

9  Has  my  elder  brother  dy'd? 
And  is'justice  satisfy M? 

Why — oh,  why — should  I  despair 
Of  my  Father's  tender  care  ? 

HYMN  271.  C.  M.    Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

Charniouth  28.    Ann's  58. 
The  Penitent. 

1  TIROSTRATE,  dear  Jesus!  at  thy  feet, 
JL     A  guilty  rebel  lies/ 

And  upwards  to  tlie  mercy-seat 
Presumes  to  lift  his  eyes. 

2  Oh,  let  not  justice  frown  me  hence; 

Stay,  stay  the  vengeful  storm : 
Forbid  it,  that  Omnipotence 
Should  crush  a  feeble  worm  ! 

3  If  tears  of  sorrow  would  suffice 

To  pay  the  debt  I  owe, 
Tears  should  from  both  my  weeping  eyes 
In  ceaseless  torrents  flow. 

4  But  no  such  sacrifice  I  plead 

To  expiate  my  guilt; 
No  tears  but  those  which  thou  hast  shed; — 
No  blood,  but  thou  hast  spilt. 

5  Think  of  thy  sorrows,  dearest  Lord! 

And  all  my  sins  forgive: 
Justice  will  well  approve  the  word 
That  bids  the  sinner  live, 


272,  273        GRACES  OF  the  spirit. 
HYMN  272.   CM.     Steele. 

Ludlow  84.    Crowle  3. 
Penitence  and  Hope. 

1  ~T\ EAR  Saviour!  when  my  thoughts  recal 
JLj  The  wonders  of  thy  grace, 

Low  at  thy  feet  asham'd  1  fall, 
And  hide  this  wretched  face. 

2  Shall  love  like  thine  be  thus  repaid  ? 

Ah,  vile  ungrateful  heart ! 
By  earth's  low  cares  detain'd — betray'd, 
From  Jesus  to  depart. — 

3  From  Jesus, — who  alone  can  give, 

True  pleasure,  peace,  and  rest ; 
When  absent  from  my  Lord,  I  live 
Unsatisfy'd,  unblest. 

4  But  he,  for  his  own  mercy's  sake, 

My  wand'ring  soul  restores : 
He  bids  the  mourning  heart  partake 
The  pardon  it  implores. 

5  Oh,  while  I  breathe  to  thee,  my  Lord, 

The  penitential  sigh, 
Confirm  the  kind  forgiving  word, 
With  pity  in  thine  eye ! 

6  Then  shall  the  mourner  at  thy  feet 

Rejoice  to  seek  thy  face : 
And  grateful,  own  how  kind,  how  sweet, 
Thy  condescending  grace. 

HYMN  273.  L.  M.    Beddome. 

Ulverston  179.     Paul'; ;  240.     Gould's  272. 

The  Prodigal  Sun;  or.  The  repenting  Sinner  accepted. 

Luke  xv.  S2. 

1  FllHE  mighty  God  will  not  despise 

JL    The  contrite  heart  for  -sacrifice ; 
The  deep-fetch'd  sigh,  the  secret  groan, 
Rises  accepted  to  the  throne. 

2  He  meets,  with  tokens  of  his  grace, 
The  trembling  lip,  the  blushing  face; 


REPENTANCE.  274,  275 

His  bowels  yearn,  when  sinners  pray; 
And  mercy  bears  their  sins  away. 

3  When  fill'd  with  grief,  o'erwhelm'd  with 

shame, 
He,  pitying,  heals  their  broken  frame ; 
He  hears  their  sad  complaints,  and  spies 
His  image  in  their  weeping  eyes. 

4  Thus,  what  a  rapt'rous  joy  possest 
The  tender  parent's  throbbing  breast, 
To  see  his  spendthrift  son  return, 
And  hear  him  his  past  follies  mourn ! 

HYMN  274.  C.  M.    Beddome. 

Walsal  237.    Bangor  231. 
Why  weepcst  thou?    John  xx.  13. 

1  \M7"HY,  O  my  soul!  why  weepest  thou? 

T  ▼     Tell  me  from  whence  arise 
Those  briny  tears  that  often  flow, 
-  Those  groans  that  pierce  the  skies? 

2  Is  sin  the  cause  of  thy  complaint, 

Or  the  chastising  rod? 
Dost  thou  an  evil  heart  lament,* 
And  mourn  an  absent  God  ? 

3  Lord,  let  me  weep  for  nought  but  sin! 

And  after  none  but  thee ! 
And  then  I  would — Oh,  that  I  might ! 
A  constant  weeper  be ! 

HYMN  275.    CM.     Cowfier. 

Elenborough  170.    Brightfaelmstone  208. 
The  contrite  Heart.    Isaiah  rvii.  15. 

1  V  |iHE  Lord  will  happiness  divine 

JL    On  contrite  hearts  bestow ; 
Then  tell  me,  gracious  God !  is  mine 
A  contrite  heart  or  no? 

2  I  hear,  but  seem  to  hear  in  vain, 

Insensible  as  steel ; 

*  Or— Dost  thou  departed  friends  lainwt 


r6  GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

jkonly  pain 


3  1-  :n^H|e^  inclin'd 

To  love  thee 
But  anoth#  mind, 

Averse  to  all  that's  good. 

4  My  best  desires  are  faint  and  few, 

I  fain  would  strive  for  more ; 
But,  when  I  c  .rength  rer. 

;  3i  weaker  than  before. 
saints  are  comforted,  I  know, 
: 
I  sometimes  go  where  others  go, 
But  find  no  comfort  there. 
6  Oh,  make  ^his  heart  rejoice  or  ache; 
r  me; 
And,  if  it  be  :  .  break; 

if  it  be. 

H"\  C  M.    Beddome. 

Abridr?331.    Wantage  9M. 
Rtsignstisn  ;  or,  0*d  ewr  P«rfi#a. 

I  ~%  f"Y  times  of  sorrow  and  of  j«r, 
^▼A  Great  God!  are  in  thy  hand; 

me  from  thee, 
jommand. 
I:  :hou  should'st  take  them  all  awa 
would  I  not  repine ; 
re  they  were  pov^ess'd  by  me, 
They  wer  nine. 

"  would  I  drop  a  murm'rmg  word, 
The  ugh  the  whole  world  were  gone, 
But  seek  enduring  happ 
In  thee,  and  thee  alone. 
4  What  is  the  world,  with  all  its  store? 
Tis  but  a  bitter  sweet ; 
When  I  attempt  to  pluck  the  rose, 
A  pricking  thorn  1  mee: 


submission.  277, 278 

5  Here  perfect  bliss  can  ne'er  be  found, 
The  honey's  mix'd  with  gall: 
'Midst  changing  scenes  and  dying  friends, 
Be  Thou  my  all  in  all. 

HYMN  277.  C.  M.     Cowjier. 

Bedford  91.    Crowle  3. 


1  f\  LORD  !  my  best  desires  fulfil, 
U  And  help  me  to  resign 

Life,  health,  and  comfort,  to  thy  will, 
And  make  thy  pleasure  mine. 

2  Why  should  1  shrink  at  thy  command, 

Whose  love  forbids  my  fears? 
Or  tremble  at  the  gracious  hand 
That  wipes  away  my  tears? 

3  No!  let  me  rather  freely  yield 

What  most  I  prize,  to  thee, 

Who  never  hast  a  good  withheld, 

Nor  wilt  withhold  from  me. 

4  Thy  favour  all  my  journey  through 

Thou  art  engag'd  to  grant ; 
What  else  I  want,  or  think  I  do, 
'Tis  better  still  to  want. 

5  Wisdom  and  mercv  guide  my  way : 

Shall  I  resist  them  both  ? 
A  poor  blind  creature  of  a  day, 
And  crush'd  before  the  moth  ? 

6  But  ah !  my  inmost  spirit  cries, 

Still  bind  me  to  thy  sway; 
Else  the  next  cloud,  that  veils  my  skies, 
Drives  all  these  thoughts  away. 

HYMN  278.  C.  M.    Steele. 

James's  163.    Tunbridge  103. 
Filial  Submission.    Heb.  xii.  7. 

1    A  ND  can  my  heart  aspire  so  high, 
JX  To  say,  «  My  Father,  God »" 


279  GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

Lord !  at  thy  feet  I  fain  would  lie, 
And  learri  to  kiss  the  rod. 

2  I  would  submit  to  all  thy  will, 

For  thou  art  good  and  wise; 
Let  ev'ry  anxious  thought  be  still, 
Nor  one  faint  murmur  rise. 

3  Thy  love  can  cheer  the  darksome  gloom, 

And  bid  me  wait  serene, 
Till  hopes  and  joys  immortal  bloom, 
And  orighten  all  the  scene. 

4  B  My  Father"— O  permit  my  heart 

To  plead  her  humble  claim, 
And  ask  the  bliss  those  words  impart, 
In  my  Redeemer's  name. 

HYMN  279.   C.  M.     T.  Greene. 

Grove-House  143.     Condescension  116. 
It  is  the  Lord— let  him  do  ichat  seemeth  good.     1  Sam.  iii.  18. 

1  TT  is  the  Lord — enthron'd  in  light, 
JL  Whose  claims  are  all  divine; 
Who  has  an  undisputed  right 

To  govern  me  and  mine. 

2  It  is  the  Lord — should  I  distrust, 

Or  contradict  bis  will, 
Who  cannot  do  but  what  is  just, 
And  must  be  righteous  still  ? 

3  It  is  the  Lord — who  gives  me  all 

My  wealth,  my  friends,  my  ease; 
And,  of  his  bounties,  may  recall 
Whatever  part  he  please. 

4  It  is  the  Lord — who  can  sustain 

Beneath  th'  heaviest  load ; 

From  whom  assistance  I  obtain 

To  tread  the  thorny  road. 

5  It  is  the  Lord — whose  matchless  skill 

Can,  from  afflictions,  raise 
Matter  eternity  to  fill 

With  ever-growing  praise. 

6  It  is  the  Lord — my  cov'nant  God, 

Thrice  blessed  be  his  name ! 


SELF-DEXIAL:  280 

Whose  gracious  promise,  seal'd  with  blood, 
Must  ever  be  the  same. 

7  His  cov'nant  will  my  soul  defend 

Should  nature's  self  expire, 
And  the  great  Judge  of  All  descend 
In  awful  flames  of  fire ! 

8  And  can  my  soul,  with  hopes  like  these, 

Be  sullen,  or  repine  ? 
No,  gracious  God !  take  what  thou  please* 
To  thee  I  all  resign. 

HYMN  280.  C.  M.    Aeedham. 

Braiatree  25.    Huddersfield  303. 

Self-Denial;  or,  Taking  up  the  Cross.     Mark  viii.  38. 

Luke  is.  26. 

1  A  SHAM'D  of  Christ  !-my  soul,  disdain 
jljL  The  mean  ungen'rous  thought : 
Shall  I  disown  that  friend,  whose  blood 

To  man  Salvation  brought  ? 

2  With  the  glad  news  of  love  and  peace, 

From  heav'n  to  earth  he  came : 
For  us  endur'd  the  painful  cross — 
For  us,  despis'd  the  shame. 

3  At  his  command,  we  must  take  up 

Our  cross  without  delay; 
Our  lives — and  thousand  lives  of  ours — 
Can  ne'er  His  love  repay. 

4  Each  faithful  suff  'rer  Jesus  views 

With  infinite  delight: 
Their  lives  to  him  are  dear;  their  deaths 
Are  precious  in  his  sight. 

5  To  bear  his  name — his  cross  to  bear— • 

Our  highest  honour  this ! 
Who  nobly  suffers  now  for  him 
Shall  reign  with  him  in  bliss. 

6  But  should  we,  in  the  evil  day, 

From  our  profession  fly, — 
Jesus,  the  Judge,  before  the  world, 
The  traitor  will  deny. 


281,  282        GRACFS  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

HYMN  281.   C   M 

Grove-house  J43.     Brigbthelmstone  208. 
Denial.     Mark  viii.  34.     Luke  ix.  23. 

1  1  ND  must  I  part  with  all  I  have, 
jfX  My  dearest  Lord,  for  thee  ? 

It  ib  but  right !  since  thou  hast  done 
Much  more  than  this  for  me. 

2  Yes.  let  it  go! — One  look  from  thee 

Will  more  than  make  amends 
For  all  the  losses  I  sustain 
Of  credit,  riches,  friends. 

3  Ten  thousand  worlds,  ten  thousand  lives, 

How  worthless  they  appear 
Compar'd  with  thee,  Supremely  Good ! 
Divinely  Bright  and  Fair  ! 

4  Saviour  of  souls!  could  I  from  thee 

A  single  smile  obtain, 
Though  destitute  of  all  things  else, 
I'd  glory  in  my  gain. 

HYMN  282.  C.  M.    Dr.  JVatts's  Sermons, 

Crowle  3.    Gainsborough  29. 
Sincerity  and  Truth.     Phil.  iv.  8. 

1  T  ET  those  who  bear  the  christian  name 
_1_J  Their  holy  vows  fulfil: 

The  saints — the  foll'wers  of  the  Lamb- 
Are  men  of  honour  still. 

2  True  to  the  solemn  oaths  they  take, 

Though  to  their  hurt  they  swear: 
Constant  and  just  to  all  they  speak — 
For  God  and  angels  hear. 

3  Still  with  their  lips  their  hearts  agree, 

Nor  flatt'ring  words  devise; 
They  know  the  God  of  truth  can  see 
Through  ev'ry  false  disguise. 

4  They  hate  th'  appearance  of  a  lie, 

In  all  the  shapes  it  wears, 


SINCERITY.  283, 284 

Firm  to  the  truth :  and  when  they  die, 
Eternal  life  is  theirs. 

5  Lo !  from  afar  the  Lord  descends, 

And  brings  the  judgment  down; 
He  bids  his  saints — his  faithful  friends- 
Rise,  and  possess  their  crown. 

6  While  Satan  trembles  at  the  sight, 

And  devils  wish  to  die, 
Where  will  the  faithless  hypocrite, 
And  guilty  liar,  flyi* 

HYMN  283.  S.  M.    Beddome. 

Stoke  207.    Harborough  142. 
Sincerity  desired. 

1  "TF  secret  fraud  should  dwell 
JL  Within  this  heart  of  mine, 
Purge  out,  O  God!  that  cursed  leaven, 

And  make  me  wholly  thine. 

2  If  any  rival  there 

Dares  to  usurp  the  throne, 
Oh,  tear  the  infernal  traitor  thence 
And  reign  thyself  alone. 

3  Is  any  lust  conceal'd? 

Bring  it  to  open  view; 
Search,  search,  dear  Lord '  my  inmost  soul. 
And  all  its  pow'rs  renew. 

HYMN  284.  (First  Part.)  C.  M.    Fawcett. 

Ann's  58.     Stillraan  66. 
Spiritual  Jtfindedness  ;  or,  Inward  Religion. 

1  "O  ELIGION  is  the  chief  concern 
a\>  Of  mortals  here  below ; 

May  I  its  great  importance  learn, 
Its  sov'reign  virtue  know. 

2  More  needful  this  than  glitt'ring  wealth, 

Or  aught  the  world  bestows ; 
Not  reputation,  food  or  health, 
Can  give  us  such  repose. 

3  Religion  should  our  thoughts  engage 

Amidst  our  youthful  bloom ; 


284  GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

'Twill  fit  us  for  declining  age, 
And  for  the  awful  tomb. 

4  Oh,  may  my  heart,  by  grace  renew'd, 

Be  my  Redeemer's' throne; 
And  be  my  stubborn  will  subdu'd, 
His  government  to  own! 

5  Let  deep  repentance,  faith,  and  love, 

Be  jom'd  with  godly  fear; 
And  all  my  conversation  prove 
My  heart  to  be  sincere. 

6  Preserve  me  from  the  snares  of  sin, 

Through  my  remaining  days; 
And  in  me  let  each  virtue  shine 
To  my  Redeemer's  praise. 

7  Let  lively  hope  my  soul  inspire ; 

Let  warm  affections  rise; 
And  may  I  wait  with  strong  desire 
To  mount  above  the  skies. 

HYMN  284.  (Second  Part.)  C.  M. 

Sprague  166. 

Godliness  profitable ;  or,  the  Benefit  of  genuine  Religion. 

1  Tim.  iv.  8. 

1  TTOW  vast  the  blessings,  how  divine, 
XX  From  godliness  which  flow ! 

Nor  men,  nor  angels,  should  they  join, 
Can  half  its  value  show. 

2  Ten  thousand  comforts  it  procures 

To  Christians,  while  on  earth ; 
It  endless  happiness  secures, 
And  frees  from  endless  death. 

3  God,  for  himself,  hath  set  apart 

The  godly,  whom  he  loves: 
They  have  a  place  within  his  heart ; 

Their  conduct  he  approves. 
[4  There  is  a  rich  and  free  reward, 

The  eye  of  faith  descries, 
Reserv'd  for  all,  who  fear  the  Lord, 

Above  the  starry  skies.] 


trust.  285, 286 

5  A  glorious  kingdom,  and  a  crown, 
Christ  will  on  such  bestow; 
For  them  the  seeds  of  bliss  are  sown,— 
The  fruits  of  glory  grow. 

HYMN  285.  C.  M.     Tate. 

Exeter  4.     Michael's  119. 
Encouragement  to  trust  andlovc  Go'd.    Psalm  xx*iv. 

1  fllHRO'  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life, 

A    In  trouble  and  in  joy, 
The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
My  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

2  Of  his  deliv'rance  I  will  boast, 

Till  all,  who  are  distrest, 
From  my  example  comfort  take, 
And  charm  their  griefs  to  rest 

3  The  hosts  of  God  encamp  around 

The  dwellings  of  the  just; 
Protection  he  affords  to  all 

Who  make  his  name  their  trust. 

4  Oh,  make  but  trial  of  his  love  !— 

Experience  will  decide, 
How  blest  are  they,  and  only  they, 
Who  in  his  truth  confide. 

5  Fear  him,  ye  saints !  and  you  will  then 

Have  nothing  else  to  fear; 
Make  you  his  service  your  delight, — - 
Your  wants  shall  be  his  care. 

6  While  hungry  lions  lack  their  prey, 

The  Lord  will  food  provide 
For  such  as  put  their  trust  in  him, 
And  see  their  needs  supply 'd. 
HYMN  286.  (First  Part.)  L.  M. 

Bowden  78.    Rowles  73. 

Trust  and  Confidence;  or,  Looking  beyond  present 

Appearances.     Heb.  iii.  17,  18. 

1     A  WT AY  my  unbelieving  fear ! 
xV  Let  fear  in  me  no  more  take  place; 
My  Saviour  doth  not  yet  appear; 
He  hides  the  brightness  of  his  face. 
l2 


286  GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

But  shall  I  therefore  let  him  go, 
And  basely  to  the  tempter  yield? 
No,  in  the  strength  of  Jesus,  not 
I  never  will  give  up  my  shield. 

2  Although  the  vine  its  fruit  deny, 
Although  the  olive  yield  no  oil, 
The  withering  fig-tree  droop  and  die, 
The  field  illude  the  tiller's  toil — 
The  empty  stall  no  herd  afford — 

Vnd  perish  all  the  bleating  race ; 
Yet,  I  will  triumph  in  the  Lord! — 
The  God  of  my  salvation  praise ! 

3  Away,  each  unbelieving  fear ! 

Let  fear  to  cheering  hope  give  place ; 
My  Saviour  will  at  length  appear, 
And  show  the  brightness  of  his  face : 
Though  now  my  prospects  all  be  cross'd, 
My  blooming  hopes  cut  off  I  see; 
Still  will  I  in  my  Jesus  trust, 
Whose  boundless  love  can  reach  to  me. 

4  In  hope — believing  against  hope — 
His  promis'd  mercy  will  I  claim ; 
His  gracious  word  shall  bear  me  up, 
To  seek  salvation  in  his  name; 
Soon  my  dear  Saviour,  bring  it  nigh! 
My  soul  shall  then  outstrip  the  wind, 
On  wings  of  love  mount  up  on  high, 
And  leave  the  world  and  sin  behind. 

HYMN  286.  (Second  Part.)  L.  M. 

Portugal  97.     Pauls  -.Ml}. 
Jill  Things  working  for  Good,  &.C.     Rom.  viii.  28. 

1  fpEMPT  ATIONS,  trials,  doubts,  and  fears, 

X  Wants,  losses,  crosses,  groans,  and  tears, 
Will,  through  the  grace  of  God,  our  friend, 
In  everlasting  triumph  end! 

2  To  those  who  him  sincerely  love, 
All  penal  evils  blessings  prove ; 

Whom  grace  hath  call'd  and  made  his  own, 
Nor  fires  can  burn,  nor  floods  can  drown. 


TRUST.  287 

3  Lord,  let  this  thought  in  deep  distress 
Our  hopes  confirm,  our  spirits  raise ; 
'Midst  earth  and  hell's  opposing  pow'rs. 
We  still  are  safe,  if  thou  art  ours. 

HYMN  287.  (First  Part.)  L.  M. 

Ulverston  179.     Dresden  178. 
Humble  trust;  or,  Despair  prevented. 

1  T  ORD,  didst  thou  die,  but  not  for  me? 
M-A  Am  I  forbid  to  trust  thy  blood? 
Hast  thou  not  pardons  rich  and  free; 
And  grace,  an  overwhelming  flood? 

2  Who,  then,  shall  drive  my  trembling  soul 
From  thee,  to  regions  of  despair  ? 

Who  has  survey'd  the  sacred  roll, 
And  found  my  name  not  written  there? 

3  Presumptuous  thought !  to  fix  the  bound- 
To  limit  mercy's  sov'reign  reign: 

What  other  happy  souls  have  found 
I'll  seek ;  nor  shall  I  seek  in  vain. 

4  I  own  my  guilt;  my  sins  confess: 
Can  men  or  devils  make  them  more? 
Of  crimes,  already  numberless, 
Vain  the  attempt  to  swell  the  score. 

5  Were  the  black  list  before  my  sight, 
While  I  remember  thou  hast  dy'd, 
'T would  only  urge  my  speedier  flight, 
To  seek  salvation  at  thy  side. 

6  Low  at  thy  feet  I'll  cast  me  down; 
To  thee  reveal  my  guilt  and  fear; 

And — if  thou  spurn  me  from  thy  throne— 
I'll  be  the^m  who  perish'd  there. 

HYMN  287.  (Second  Part.)  C.  M. 

Grove  House  143.    Bedford  91. 
Trust  encouraged  by  the  Promise,— I  will  be  their  God. 

1  TF  God  is  mine,  then  present  things, 
JL  And  things  to  come,  are  mine; 
Yea,  Christ,  his  Word,  and  Spirit  too, 
And  glory  all  divine. 


288  GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

2  If  he  is  mine,  then,  from  his  love, 

He  ev'ry  trouble  sends; 
All  things'are  working  for  my  good, 
And  bliss  his  rod  attends. 

3  If  he  is  mine,  I  need  not  fear 

The  rage  of  earth  and  hell ; 
He  will  support  my  feeble  frame, 
Their  utmost  force  repel. 

4  If  he  is  mine,  let  friends  forsake, 

Let  wealth  and  honours  flee — 
Sure  he,  who  giveth  me  himself, 
Is  more  than  these  to  me. 

5  If  he  is  mine,  I'll  boldly  pass 

Through  death's  tremendous  vale, 
He  is  a  solid  comfort  when 
All  other  comforts  fail. 

6  O,  tell  me,  Lord!  that  thou  art  mine; 

What  can  I  wish  beside ! 
My  soul  shall  at  the  fountain  live, 
When  all  the  streams  arc  dry'd. 
HYMN  288.  C.  M.    Beddome. 

Oxford  177. 
Fear  not. 

1  "\TE  trembling  souls!  dismiss  your  fears; 

X    Be  mercy  all  your  theme: 
Mercy,  which,  like  a  river,  flows 
In  one  continued  stream. 

2  Fear  not  the  pow'rs  of  earth  and  hell: 

God  will  these  pow'rs  restrain; 
His  mighty  arm  their  rage  repel, 

And  make  their  efforts  vain. 
f  3  Fear  not  the  want  of  outward  good: 

He  will  for  his  provide, 
Grant  them  supplies  of  daily  food, 

And  all  they  need  beside. 
4  Fear  not  that  he  will  e'er  forsake, 

Or  leave  his  work  undone; 
He's  faithful  to  his  promises,— 

And  faithful  to  his  Son. 


trust.  288, 289 

5  Fear  not  the  terrors  of  the  grave, 

Or  death's  tremendous  sting; 
He  will  from  endless  wrath  preserve-— 
To  endless  glory  bring. 

6  You,  in  his  wisdom,  pow'r,  and  grace, 

JVIay  confidently  trust; 
His  wisdom  guides,  his  pow'r  protects. 
His  grace  rewards  the  just. 

HYMN  288.  (Second  Part.)  C.  M. 

Worksop  31.    Ludlow  84. 
Trust  tn  Ood  promoted  by  grateful  Recollection. 

1  T^kEAR  Lord !  why  should  I  doubt  thy  love, 
\J  Or  disbelieve  thy  grace  ? 

Sure  thy  compassions  ne'er  remove, 
Although  thou  hide  thy  face. 

2  Thy  smiles  have  freed  my  heart  from  pain, 

My  drooping  spirits  cheer'd : 
And  wilt  thou  not  appear  again 
Where  thou  hast  once  appear'd  ? 

3  Hast  thou  not  form'd  my  soul  anew, 

And  told  me,  I  am  thine  ? 
And  wilt  thou  now  thy  work'  undo, 
Or  break  thy  word  divine  ? 

4  Dost  thou  repent?  wilt  thou  deny 

The  gifts  thou  hast  bestow'd  ? 
Or,  are  those  streams  of  mercy  dry, 
Which  once  so  freely  flow'd? 

5  Lord !  let  not  groundless  fears  destroy 

The  mercies  now  possess'd; 
I'll  /iraise  for  blessings  I  enjoy, 
And  trust  for  all  the  rest. 

HYMN  289.   8,  8,  6,    Jesse. 

Chatham  59.    Hinton  266. 

Fears  removed — It  is  I;  be  not  afraid.    John  vi.  20. 

1  TTNCLEAN!  unclean!  and  full  of  sin, 
U    From  first  to  last,  O  Lord,  I've  been ! 
Deceitful  is  my  heart; 


290  GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

Guilt  presses  down  my  burden'd  soul; 
But  Jesus  can  the  waves  control, 
And  bid  my  fears  depart. 

2  When  first  I  heard  his  word  of  grace, 
Ungratefully  I  hid  my  face, — 

Ungratefully  delay 'd: 
At  length  his  voice  more  pow'rful  came, 
"  'Tis  I,"  he  cried,  "  I,  still  the  same; 

"  Thou  need'st  not  be  afraid." 

3  My  heart  was  chang'd ;  in  that  same  hour 
My  soul  confess'd  his  mighty  pow'r; 

Out  flow'd  the  briny  tear; 
I  listen'd  still  to  hear  his  voice; 
Again  he  said,  "  In  me  rejoice ; 

"  'Tis  I — thou  need'st  not  fear." 

4  ''Unworthy  of  thy  love!"  I  cry'd: 
"  Freely  I  love,"  he  soon  reply'd, 

"On "me  thy  faith  be  staid: 
"  On  me  for  ev'ry  thing  depend; 
"I'm  Jesus  still  the  sinner's  Friend, — 

"  Thou  need'st  not  be  afraid." 

HYMN  290.  104th.     JYewton. 

Old  Hundred  and  Fourth  148.     Susses  70. 
/  M ill  trust,  and  not  be  afraid.     Isaiah  xii.  2. 

1  T>EGONE,  unbelief !  my  Saviour  is  near, 
M3  And  for  my  relief  will  surely  appear: 
By  pray'r  let  me  wrestle,  and  he  will  per- 
form :  [storm. 

With  Christ  in  the  vessel  I  smile  at  the 

2  Though  dark  be  my  way,  since  he  is  my  guide, 
'Tis  mine  to  obey,  'tis  his  to  provide: 
Tho'  cisterns  be  broken,  and  creatures  all 

fail,  [vail. 

The  word  he  has  spoken  shall  surely  pre- 

3  His  love  in  times  past,  forbids  me  to  think 
He'll  leave  me  at  last  in  trouble  to  sink; 
Each  sweet  Ebenezer  I  have  in  review, 
Confirms  his  good  pleasure  to  help  me  quite 

through. 


TRUST.  291 

4  Determin'd  to  save,  he  watch'd  o'er  my 

Wjath,  [death: 

hen,  Satan's  blind  slave,  I  sported  with 
And  can  he  have  taught  me  to  trust  in  his 
name,  [to  shame? 

And  thus  far  have  brought  me,  to  put  me 

5  Why  should  I  complain  of  want  or  distress, 
Temptation  or  pain  ? — he  told  me  no  less  : 
The  heirs  of  salvation  I  know  from   his 

word.  [Lord. 

Through  much  tribulation  must  follow  their 

6  How  bitter  that  cup  no  heart  can  conceive, 
Which  he  drank  quite  up  that  sinners  might 

live! 
His  way  was  much  rougher  and  darker  than 

mine,  [pine? 

Did  Christ,  my  Lord,  suffer,  and  shall  I  re- 

7  Since  all  that  I  meet  shall  work  for  my  good, 
The  bitter  is  sweet,  the  med'cine  is  food ; 
Though  painful  at  present,  'twill  cease  be- 
fore long, 

And  then,  O  how  pleasant  the  conqueror's 
song. 

HYMN  291.  L.  M. 

New  Sabbath  122.    Langdon  217. 
True  Wisdom.    Prov.  iii.  13—18. 

1  TJAPPY  the  man,  who  finds  the  grace — 
XI  The  blessing  of  God's  chosen  race; 
The  wisdom  coming  from  above, 

And  faith  that  sweetly  works  by  love. 

2  Happy  beyond  description  he, 

Who  knows  "  the  Saviour  dy'd  for  me,"— 
The  gift  unspeakable  obtains, 
And  heav'nly  understanding  gains. 

3  Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  flow'ry  paths  are  peace: 
Wisdom  to  silver  we  prefer, 

And  gold  is  dross  compar'd  with  her. 


292,  293         GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

4  He  finds,  who  wisdom  apprehends, 
A  life  begun  that  never  ends; 
The  tree  of  life  divine  she  is, 

Set  in  the  midst  of  paradise. 

5  Happy  the  man,  who  wisdom  gains-, 
Is  whose  obedient  heart  she  reigns; 
He  owns,  and  will  for  ever  own, 
Wisdom,  and  Christ,  and  heav'n,  are  one. 

HYMN  292.  L.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Lewton  30.     Rowles  73. 

Zeal  for  Christ;  or,  Peter  and  John  following  their  Master. 

John  xxi.  18— 20. 

1  T1LEST  men,  who  stretch  their  willing 
_D         hands 

Submissive  to  their  Lord's  commands, 
And  yield  their  liberty  and  breath 
To  him  that  lov'd  their  souls  in  death. 

2  Lead  me  to  suffer  and  to  die, 

If  thou,  my  gracious  Lord  !  art  nigh  : 
One  smile  from  thee  my  heart  shall  fire, 
And  teach  me,  smiling,  to  expire. 

3  If  nature  at  the  trial  shake, 

And  from  the  cross  or  flames  draw  back, 
Grace  can  its  feeble  courage  raise, 
And  turn  its  trembling  into  praise. 

4  While  scarce  I  dare  with  Peter  say, — 
"  I'll  boldly  tread  the  bleeding  way  ;" 
Yet  in  thy  steps,  like  John,  I'd  move 
With  humble  hope  and  silent  love. 

HYMN  293.'  (First  Part.)  C.  M.    Beddome. 

Bedford  91.    Grove  House  143. 
Holy  Zeal  and  Diligence. 

1  "YMTHILE  carnal  men,  with  all  their  might, 

If     Earth's  vanities  pursue, 
How  slow  th'  advances  which  I  make, 
With  heav'n  itself  in  view. 

2  Inspire  my  soul  with  holy  zeal ; 

Great  God  !  my  love  inflame ; 


TRUST.  293 

Religion,  without  zeal  and  love, 

Is  but  an  empty  name. 
3  To  gain  the  top  of  Zion's  hill, 

May  I  with  fervour  strive; 
And  all  those  pow'rs  employ  for  thee 

Which  I  from  thee  derive  I 

HYMN  293.  (Second  Part.)   C.  M. 

Great  Milton  912.     Condescension  116. 
Zeal  for  God;  or,  Longing  fur  tht  Mind  of  Christ. 

1  TF  dutv  calls,  and  suff  'ring  too, 
JL  My  Lord!  I'd  follow  thee; 
As  thou  hast  done,  so  would  I  do  : 

As  thou  art,  I  would  be. 

2  With  zeal  inflam'd,  'twas  thy  delight 

To  do  thy  Father's  will ; 
May  the  same  zeal  my  soul  excite 
Thy  precepts  to  fulfil ! 

3  Meeliness,  humility,  and  love, 

Did  through  thy  conduct  shine; 
Oh,  may  my  whole  deportment  prove 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  thine ! 

4  Depending  on  thy  sov 'reign  grace, 

I'll  tread  the  heav'nly  road; 
With  willing  mind  thy  footsteps  trace, 
And  climb  to  thine '  abode. 

PAUSE. 

5  Oh,  let  me  run  the  Christian  race 

With  diligence  and  speed! 
God's  Word,  his  Spirit,  and  his  Grace, 
Do  all  to  duty  lead. 

6  Did  Jesus  leave  the  realms  of  bliss 

To  save  from  sin  and  hell  i* — 
A  love  so  wonderful  as  this 
Calls  for  a  glowing  zeal. 

7  Those  who  to  Christ  for  refuge  flee 

Should  in  his  footsteps  tread; 
Our  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King,  should  be 
Both  trusted  and  obey'd. 


(294) 

THE  CHRISTIAN. 

HYMN  294.  (First  Part.)  L.  M.    Fawcett, 

Pawcett  184.    Diversion  17<J.    Gould's  272. 

The  Christian  awakened — "  What  must  I  do  to  be  saved?* 

Act.-  ix.  6. 

1  "VM^ITH  melting  heart  and  weeping  eyes, 

▼  ▼     My  guilty  soul  for  mercy  cries; 
"What  shall  I  do,  or  whither  flee, 
T'  escape  that  vengeance  due  to  me? 

2  Till  now,  I  saw  no  danger  nigh ; 
I  liv'd  at  ease,  nor  feard  to  die ; 
Wrapt  up  in  self-deceit  and  pride, 

"  I  shall  have  peace  at  last,"  I  cry'd 

3  But  when,  great  God !  thy  light  divine 
Had  shone  on  this  dark  soul  of  mine, 
Then  I  beheld,  with  trembling  awe, 
The  terrors  of  thy  holy  law. 

4  How  dreadful  now  my  guilt  appears, 
In  childhood,  youth,  and  growing  years  J 
Before  thy  pure  discerning  eye, 

Lord,  what  a  filthy  wretch  am  I ! 

5  Should  vengeance  still  my  soul  pursue, 
Death  and  destruction  are  nrv  due ; 
Yet  mercy  can  my  guilt  forgive, 

And  bid  a  dying  sinner  live. 

6  Does  not  thy  sacred  word  proclaim 
Salvation  free  in  Jesus'  name  ? 

To  him  I  look,  and  humbly  ciy, 

"  O  save  a  wretch  condemn'd  to  die !" 


HYMN  294.  (Second  Part.)  C.  M. 

Abridge  201.     Ann's  58.    Elenborough  170. 
The  great  Question  answered. 

S  there,  in  heav'n  or  earth,  who  can 
A  wretched  mortal  save  ? 
Make  a  poor  lep'rous  sinner  clean? 
Redeem  an  helpless  slave  ? 


I 


THE  CHRISTIAN.  295 

2  Who  can  appease  an  angry  God  ? 

Relieve  a  burden 'd  mind? 
in  whom  a  soul  o'erwhelm'd  with  guilt 
May  ease  and  safety  find  ? 

3  Yes  !  there  is  one,  who  dwells  on  high, 

That  can  do  this,  and  more ; 
A  being  of  unbounded  love, 
And  uncontrolled  pow'r ; 

4  Immanuel  is  his  name  ;  who  once, 

Upon  th'  accursed  tree, 
Bore  the  vast  weight  of  all  their  sins 
Who,  burden'd,  to  him  flee. 

5  But  now  he  lives — he  ever  lives, 

And  pleads  what  he  hath  done : 
Whilst  God  ten  thousand  crimes  forgive^, 
Through  his  atoning  Son. 

6  Jesus !  I  to  thy  feet  repair, 

And  there  will  prostrate  lie ; 
Be  thou  propitious  to  my  pray'r, 
And  I  shall  never  die. 

HYMN  295.  8,  7.    D.  Turner. 

Trowbridge  21.    Welsh  210.    Tabernacle  239. 

Supplicating — Jesus,  thou  Son  of  David,  have  mercy  on  me. 

Mark  x.  47. 

1  TESUS  !  full  of  all  compassion, 

•I    Hear  thy  humble  suppliant's  cry; 
Let  me  know  thy  great  salvation : 
See  !  I  languish,  faint,  and  die. 

2  Guilty,  but  with  heart  relenting, 

Overwhelm 'd  with  helpless  grief. 
Prostrate  at  thy  feet  repenting, 
Send,  oh,  send  me  quick  relief! 
[3  Whither  should  a  wretch  be  flying, 
But  to  him  who  comfort  gives  t 
Whither,  from  the  dread  of  dying, 
But  to  him  who  ever  lives  r*] 
[4  WThile  1  view  thee,  wounded,  grieving, 
Breathless,  on  the  cursed  tree. 


396  THE  CHRISTIAN. 

Fain  I'd  feel  my  heart  believing 
That  thou  suffer'dst  thus  for  me. 

5  With  thy  righteousness  and  Spirit, 

I  am  more  than  angels  blest; 
Heir  with  thee,  all  things  inherit, 
Peace,  and  joy,  and  endless  rest. 

6  Without  thee,  the  world  possessing, 

I  should  be  a  wretch  undone ; 
Search  thro'  heav'n,  the  land  of  blessing, 
Seeking  good,  and  finding  none.] 

7  Hear  then,  blessed  Saviour,  hear  me! 

My  soul  cleaveth  to  the  dust ; 
Send  the  comforter  to  cheer  me; 
Lo !  in  thee  I  put  my  trust. 

8  On  the  word  thy  blood  hath  sealed 

Hangs  my  everlasting  all; 

Let  thy  arm  be  now  revealed; 

Stay,  O  stay  me,  lest  I  fall ! 

9  In  the  world  of  endless  ruin, 

Let  it  never,  Lord,  be  said, 
"  Here's  a  soul  that  perish 'd  suing, 
"  For  the  boasted  Saviour's  aid !" 

10  Sav'd! — the  deed  shall  spread  new  glory 

Through  the  shining  realms  above! 
Angels  sing  the  pleasing  story, 
All  enraptur'd  with  thy  love! 

HYMN  296.    (First  Part.)   7s. 

Stoel  164.    Cookham  30. 

Longing  for  an  Interest  in  the  Redeemer;  or,  Venturing  on 

the  Mercy  of  God,  in  Christ. 

1  i^lRACIOUS  Lord,  incline  thine  ear, 
tJT  My  requests  vouchsafe  to  hear; 
Hear  my  never-ceasing  cry; 

Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

2  Wealth  and  honour  I  disdain, 
Earthly  comforts,  Lord,  are  vain; 
These  can  never  satisfy: 

Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 


THE  CHRISTIAN'.  256 

S  Lord,  deny  me  what  thou  wilt, 
Only  ease  me  of  my  guilt : 
Suppliant  at  thy  feet  I  lie, 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

4  All  unholy  and  unclean, 

I  am  nothing  else  but  sin; 
On  thy  mercy  I  rely; 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

5  Thou  dost  freely  save  the  lost ; 
In  thy  grace  alone  I  trust : 
With  my  earnest  suit  comply ; 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

6  Thou  dost  promise  to  forgive 
All  who  in  thy  Son  believe; 
Lord,  I  know  thou  canst  not  lie : 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

7  Father,  dost  thou  seem  to  frown  ? 
Let  me  shelter  in  thy  Son ! 
Jesus!  to  thine  arms  I  fly; 
Come  and  save  me,  or  I  die. 

HYMN  296.  (Second  Part.)  C.  M. 

Bedford  91.     Abridge  201. 

Tlic  plain  .serious  Christian's  daily  Hymn. 

Help  mc,  my  God — O  save  me.    Psalm  cix.  26. 

1  TTELP  and  Salvation,  Lord!  I  craves 
XI  For  both  I  greatly  need : 

None  else  these  blessings  can  bestow; 
From  thee  they  must  proceed. 

2  Help,  me  thy  glories  to  behold, 

Thy  loveliness  to  see  : 
Save  from  an  atheistic  heart, 

Which  shuns  the  Deity. 
[3  Help  me  the  turpitude  of  sin 

With  shame  to  realize  : 
Save  from  impenitence  ;  and  thaw 

A  breast  as  hard  as  ice.] 

4  Help,  me  to  cleave  to  Christ  alone ! 
Where  else  can  sinners  fly  ? 


297  THE  CHRISTIAN. 

Save  me  from  all  self-righteousness, 
And  ev'ry  idol  nigh. 

5  Helfi  me  to  live  upon  thy  word, 

The  Christian's  daily  food  ; 
Save  me  from  unbelief,  that  foe— 
That  bar  to  e^ry  good. 

6  Helfi  me  to  do  thy  holy  will ; 

Let  duty  bliss  dispense  : 
Save  from  a  disobedient  heart, 
From  sloth  and  negligence. 

7  Helfi  me  to  persevere  in  grace ; 

Still  gladly  foll'wing  on: 
Save  me  from  each  backsliding  path, 

To  which  my  heart  is  prone. 
[8  Helfi,  in  prosperity,  that  I 

True  gratitude  may  find  : 
Save  me  from  pride  and  carnal  ease, 

And  from  an  earthly  mind. 

9  Help,  in  adversity  to  bow 

My  neck  10  bear  the  yoke  : 
Save  me  from  wrath  and  discontent, 
Which  would  my  God  provoke. 

10  Helfi  me  to  conquer  all  my  foes, 

Satan,  the  world,  and  sin  : 
Save  from  temptation's  snares  without, 
And  this  base  heart  within. 

11  Helfi  me  to  wait  the  time  decreed, 

And  then  meet  death  with  joy : 
Save  me  from  all  the  ills  of  life, 
The  dread  of  death  destroy. 
HYMN  297.  (1st  Part.)  L.  M.  Dr.  Doddridge. 

Mark's  65.     Rowle's  73. 
Choosing  the  better  Part.     Luke  x.  42. 

1  Tl  ESET  with  snares  on  ev'ry  hand, 
J3  In  life's  uncertain  path  I  stand: 
Saviour  divine  !  diffuse  thy  light 

To  guide  my  doubtful  footsteps  right. 

2  Engage  this  roving  treach'rous  heart 
To  nx  on  Mary's  better  part ; 


THE  CHRISTIAN.  297 

To  scorn  the  trifles  of  a  day, 
For  joys  that  none  can  take  away. 

3  Then  let  the  wildest  storms  arise ; 
Let  tempests  mingle  earth  and  skies; 
No  fatal  shipwreck  shall  I  fear, 

But  all  my  treasures  with  me  bear. 

4  If  thou,  my  Jesus  !  still  be  nigh, 
Cheerful  I  live,  and  joyful  die ; 
Secure,  when  mortal  comforts  flee, 
To  find  ten  thousand  worlds  in  thee. 

HYMN  297.    (Second  Part.)    8,8,6. 

Wcstbury-Leigh  278.    Broadmead  150. 

Admiring  the  love  of  God,  in  Christ. 

1  "V1"Y  God !  thy  boundless  love  we  praise : 
ItJL  How  bright  on  high  its  glories  blaze- 
How  sweetly  bloom  below ! 

It  streams  from  thy  eternal  throne ; 
Through  heav'n  its  joys  for  ever  run, 
And  o'er  the  earth  they  flow. 

2  'Tis  love  that  gilds  the  venial  ray, 
Adorns  the  fiow'ry  robe  of  May  ; 

Perfumes  the  breathing  gale  : 
'Tis  love  that  loads  the  plenteous  plain 
With  blushing  fruits -and  golden  grain, 

And  smiles  o'er  ev'ry  vale. 

3  But,  in  thy  Gospel,  it  appears 
In  sweeter,  fairer  characters, 

And  charms  the  ravish'd  breast ; 
There,  Love  immortal  leaves  the  skies, 
To  wipe  the  drooping  mourner's  eyes 

And  give  the  weary  rest. 

4  There  smiles  a  kind,  propitious  God, 
There  flows  a  dying  Saviour's  blood, 

The  pledge  of  sins  forgiv'n  ? 
There  Faith,  bright  cherub,  points  the  way 
To  regions  of  eternal  day, 

And  opens  all  her  heav'n. 


298  THE  CHRISTIAN. 

5  Then,  in  redeeming  love  rejoice, 
My  soul ! — and  hear  a  Saviour's  voice, 

That  calls  thee  to  the  skies  : 
Above  life's  emptv  scenes  aspire, — 
Its  sordid  cares  and  mean  desire, — 

And  seize  th'  eternal  prize. 

HYMN.  298.  (1st  Part.)  S.  M.  Dr.  Doddridge. 

.Kibwortli  249.     Eagle  Street  New  55. 
Devoting  himself  to  Qod.     Rom.  xii.  1. 

1  A  ND  will  th'  eternal  King 
J\.  So  mean  a  gift  reward  ! 

That  off 'ring,  Lord,  with  joy  we  bring, 
Which  thine  own  hand  prepar'd. 

2  We  own  thy  various  claim ; 

And  to  thine  altar  move, 
The  willing  victims  of  thy  grace, 
And  bound  with  cords  of  love. 

3  Descend,  celestial  fire ! — 

The  sacrifice  inflame : 
So  shall  a  grateful  odour  rise 
Through  our  Redeemer's  name. 

HYMN  298.  (Second  Part.)  S.  M. 

Broderip's  252.     Aynhoe  108. 

Going  forward;  or,  Difficulties  the  occasion  of  Prayer  and 

Pleading.    Exodus  xiv.  15. 

1  T  IKE  Israel,  Lord,  am  I ! 
JLA  My  soul  is  at  a  stand ; 
A  sea  before,  an  host  behind, 
And  rocks  on  either  hand. 
•2  O  Lord !  I  cry  to  thee, 

And  would  thy  word  obey  : 
Bid  me  advance  ;  and  through  the  sea, 
Create  a  new-made  way. 
3  Without  thee,  I  must  sink 
Beneath  the  swelling  flood, 
Or  fall  a  prey  to  those  who  think 
To  glut  them  with  my  blood. 


THE  CHRISTIAN.  298,  299 

4  The  time  of  greatest  straits, 

Thy  chosen  time  has  been, 

To  manifest  thy  pow'r  is  great, 

And  make  thy  glory  seen. 

5  Thou  wast  by  Abra'm  own'd 

A  God  in  time  of  need : — 
„Thou  art  Je/wvah-Jireh  found 
By  all  of  Abra'm's  seed. 

6  Thy  pow'r  is  still  the  same ; 

On  thee  I  would  rely  : 
Wilt  thou  not  answer  to  thy  name 
To  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 

7  Oh,  send  deliv'rance  down  ! 

Display  the  arm  divine  ! 
So  shall  the  praise  be  all  thy  own, 
And  I  be  doubly  thine. 

HYMN  298.  (Third  Part.)  L.  M. 

Lebanon  79     Paul's  246. 

Renouncing  the  moral  Law  as  a  covenant  of  Life;  but  ad 

miring  it  as  a  rule  of  conduct. 

1  "W1THEN  Jesus  for  his  people  died, 

¥ '  ?     The  holy  law  was  satisfy 'd : 
Its  awful  penalties  he  bore : 
It  can  cjmmand,  but  curse  no  more. 

2  He  having  suffer'd  in  their  stead, 
The  law  in  cov'nant  form  is  dead, 
But  rules  them  with  a  gentle  sway; 
And  they  with  sweet  delight,  obey. 

3  Amazing  Love ! — how  rich,  how  free ! 
That  Christ  should  die  for  such  as  we! 
From  hence  the  holiest  duties  flow, 

Of  saints  above,  and  saints  below. 

HYMN  299.  (1st.  Part.)  L.  M.  Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

New  Court  173.     Derby  169. 

Our  Bodies  the  Temples  of  Uic  Holy  Ghost.     1  Cor.  Vfc  19. 

1  John.  v.  21. 


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299  THE  CHRISTIAN. 

Will  he  within  this  bosom  raise 
A  living  temple  to  his  praise  ? 

2  The  joyful  news  transports  my  breast  : 
All  hail !  I  cry,  thou  heav'nly  guest ! 
Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  pow'rs  within, 
And  let  the  King  of  glory  in. 

3  Enter,  with  all  thy  heav'nly  train ! 
Here  live,  and  here  for  ever  reign  ! 
Thy  sceptre  o'er  my  passions  sway  : 
Let  love  command,  and  I'll  obey. 

4  Reason  and  conscience  shall  submit, 
And  pay  their  homage  at  thy  feet ; 
To  thee"  I'll  consecrate  my  heart, 
And  bid  each  rival  thence  depart. 

5  No  idol-god  shall  hold  a  place 
Wjthin  this  temple  of  thy  grace: 
Dagon  before  the  ark  shall  fall, 
And  God  in  Christ  be  all  in  all. 

HYMN  299.  (Second  Part.)  C.  M. 

*rome255.    Salem  139.    Foster  96. 

Imploring  the  Presence  of  God. 

1  T  ORD  !  let  me  see  thy  beauteous  face ; 
Li  It  yields  a  heaven  below; 

And  angels  round  the  throne  will  say 
'Tis  all  the  heav'n  they  know. 

2  A  glimpse — a  single  glimpse  of  thee, 

Would  more  delight  my  soul, 
Than  this  vain  world,  with  all  its  joys, 
Could  I  possess  the  whole. 

HYMN  299.  (Third  Part.)  L.  M. 

K.»wks73.    Langilon  217. 
Happy  in  the  Salvation  of  God.     Psalm  xlvi.  4. 

1  TNDULGENT  God  !  to  thee  I  raise 

X   My  spirit,  fraught  with  joy  and  praise 
Grateful  I  bow  before  thy  throne, 
My  debt  of  mercy  there  to  own. 

2  Rivers  descending,  Lord!  from  thee, 
Perpetual  glide  to  solace  me : 


THE  CHRISTIAN.  300 

Their  varied  virtues  to  rehearse 
Demands  an  everlasting  verse. 

3  And  yet  there  is,  beyond  the  rest, 
One  stream — the  widest  and  the  best — 
Salvation!  Lo,  the  purple  flood 
Rolls  rich  with  my  Redeemer's  blood ! 

4  I  taste — delight  succeeds  to  woe ; 

I  bathe — no  waters  cleanse  me  so  : 

Such  joy  and  purity  to  share, 

I  .would  remain  enraptur'd  there — 

5  Till  death  shall  give  this  soul  to  know 
The  fulness  sought  in  vain  below ; 
The  fulness  of  that  boundless  sea, 
Whence  fiow'd  the  river  down  to  me. 

6  My  soul — with  such  a  scene  in  view- 
Bids  mortal  joys  a  glad  adieu ; 

Nor  dreads  a  few  chastising  woes, 
Sent  with  such  love — so  soon  to  close. 
HYMN  300.  8.  8.  6.    J.  C.  W. 
Chatham  59.    Broadmead  150.    Westbury-Leigh  2T8. 
The  Spiritual  Pilgrim. 

1  TTOW  happy  is  the  pilgrim's  lot, 

XX  How  free  from  anxious  care  and  tho't, 

From  worldly  hope  and  fear  ! 
Confm'd  to  neither  court  nor  cell, 
His  soul  disdains  on  earth  to  dwell, 

He  only  sojourns  here. 

2  His  happiness  in  part  is  mine ; 
Already  sav'd  from  self-design, 

From  ev'ry  creature-love — 
Bless'd  with  the  scom  of  finite  good, — 
My  soul  is  lighten'd  of  its  load, 

And  seeks  the  things  above. 

3  The  things  eternal  I  pursue, 
And  happiness  beyond  the  view 

Of  those  who  basely  pant 
For  things  by  nature  felt  and  seen : 
Their  honours,  wealth,  and  pleasures  mean, 

I  neither  have  nor  want. 


301  THE  CHRISTIAN. 

4  Nothing  on  earth  1  call  my  own : 
A  stranger,  to  the  world  unknown, 

1  all  their  goods  despise  ; 
I  trample  on  their  whole  delight, 
And  seek  a  country  out  of  sight, — 

A  country  in  the"  skies. 

5  There  Is  my  house  and  portion  fair ; 
My  treasure  and  my  heart  are  there, 

And  my  abiding  home  : 
For  me  my  elder  brethren  stay  j 
And  angels  beckon  me  away, 

And  Jesus  bids  me  come. 

6  I  come,  thy  servant,  Lord  !  replies, 
I  come  to  meet  thee  in  the  skies, 

And  claim  my  heav'nly  rest: 
Now  let  the  pilgrim's  journey  end  ; 
Now — Oh,  my  Saviour,  brother,  friend  !— 

Receive  me  to  thy  breast ! 

HYMN  301.  7.  6. 

Amsterdam  136. 

The  Pilgrim'' s  Song. 

1  T>  ISE,  my  soul !  and  stretch  thy  wings, 
Jtl;  Thy  better  portion  trace ; 

Rise,  from  transitory  things, 

Tow'rds  heav'n,  thy  native  place  ! 

Sun,  and  moon,  and  stars,  decay ; 
Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove  ; 

Rise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away 
To  seats  prepar'd  above. 

2  Rivers  to  the  ocean  run, 

Nor  stay  in  all  their  course  ; 
Fire,  ascending,  seeks  the  sun  ; 

Both  speed  them  to  their  source ; 
Thus  a  soul,  new-born  of  God, 

Pants  to  view  his  g'orious  face, 
Upward  tends  to  his  abode, 

To  rest  in  his  embrace. 

3  Cease,  ye  pilgrims !  cease  tomoum; 

Press  onward  to  the  prize ; 


THE  CHRISTIAN.  302,  303 

Soon  the  Saviour  will  return 

Triumphant  in  the  skies  ; 
Yet  a  season,  and  you  know 

Happy  entrance  will  be  giv'n, — 
All  your  sorrows  left  below, 

And  earth  exchang'd  for  heav'n. 

HYMN  302.  C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Camb  New  74.     Funrian  135.    Milbourn  Port  183. 
Running  the  Christian  Race.     Phil.  iii.  12 — 14. 

1  A  WAKE,  my  soul !  stretch  ev'ry  nerve, 
J\.  And  press  with  vigour  on  : 

A  heav'nly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  "immortal  crown. 

2  'Tis  God's  all  animating  voice 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high  : 
'Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  aspiring  eye. 

3  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey ; 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

4  Bless'd  Saviour !  introduc'd  by  thee, 

Have  we  our  race  begun  ; 
And,  crown'd  with  vict'ry,  at  thy  feet 
We'll  lay  our  laurels  down. 

HYMN  303.  L.  M. 

Coomb's  45.    Bromley  104.    Derby  169. 
The  Christian  Warfare.    Eph.  vi.  13—17. 

1  ~\/f"Y  Captain  sounds  th'  alarm  of  war  ! 
UA  "  Awake  !  the  pow'rs  of  hell  are  near  ! 
"To  arms  !  to  arms !     I  hear  him  cry, 

"  'Tis  yours  to  conquer  or  to  die  !" 

2  Rous'd  by  the  animating  sound, 
I  cast  my  eager  eyes  around  : 
Make  haste  to  gird  my  armour  on, 
And  bid  each  trembling  fear  begone, 


304  THE  CHRISTIAN. 

3  Hope  is  my  helmet;  faith  my  shield; 
Thy  word,  my  God,  the  sword  1  wield; 
With  sacred  truth  my  loins  are  girt, 
And  holy  zeal  inspires  my  heart. 

4  Thus  arm'd,  I  venture  on  the  fight; 
Resolv'd  to  put  my  foes  to  flight; 
While  Jesus  kindly  deigns  to  spread 
His  conq'ring  banner  oer  my  head. 

5  In  him  I  hope  ;  in  him  1  trust ; 
His  bleeding  cross  is  all  my  boast; 
Through  troops  of  foes  he'll  lead  me  on 
To  vict'ry,  and  the  victor's  crown. 

HYMN  304.  148. 

Eagle  Street  16.    Grove  1-25.     Clapham  18. 
The  Christian's  Spiritual  Voyage. 

1  TESUS  !  at  thy  command 
•I    I  launch  into"  the  deep, 
And  leave  my  native  land, 

Where  sin  lulls  all  asleep  : 
For  thee  I  would  the  world  resign, 
And  sail  to  heav'n  with  thee  and  thine. 

2  Thou  art  my  pilot  wise  ; 

My  compass  is  thy  word : 
My  soul  each  storm  defies, 

While  I  have  such  a  Lord  ! 
I  trust  thy  faithfulness  and  pow'r 
To  save  me  in  the  trying  hour. 

3  Though  rocks  and  quicksands  deep, 

Through  all  my  passage  lie; 
Yet  Christ  will  safely  keep, 

And  guide  me  with  his  eye: 
My  anchor  hope  shall  firm  abide, 
And  I  each  boist'rous  storm  out  ride. 

4  By  faith  I  see  the  land, — 

The  port  of  endless  rest : 
My  soul,  thy  sails  expand, 

Atid  fly  to  Jesus'  breast ! 
Oh,  may  I  reach  the  heav'nly  shore, 
Where  winds  and  waves  distress  no  more 


THE  CHRISTIAN.  305 

5  Whene'er  becalm  'd  I  lie, 

And  storms  forbear  to  toss ; 
Be  thoa,  dear  Lord  !  still  nigh, 

Lest  I  should  suffer  loss ! 
For  more  the  treach'rous  calm  I  dread 
Than  tempests  bursting  o'er  my  head. 

6  Come,  Holy  Ghost !  and  blow 

A  prosp'rous  gale  of  grace, 
Waft  me  from  all  below, 

To  heav'n — my  destin'd  place  1 
Then,  in  full  sail,  my  port  I'll  find, 
And  leave  the  world  and  sin  behind. 

HYMN  305.  7s. 

Hoiliam  224. 
Tempted— but  flying-  to  Christ  the  Refuge. 

1  TESUS  !  lover  of  my  soul, 
ftl  Let  me  to  thy  bosom  ny, 
While  the  raging  billows  roll, — 

WThile  the  tempest  still  is  high  I 
Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide ; 

O,  receive  my  soul  at  last. 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none, — 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee  j 
Leave,  ah  !  leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  support  and  comfort  me: 
All  my  trust  on  thee  is  stay'd. 

All  my  help,  from  thee  I  bring ; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

3  Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all  I  want; 

All  in  all  in  thee  I  find  ! 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind  I 
Just  and  holy  is  thy  name, 

I  am  all  unrighteousness, 
Vile  and  full  of  sin  I  am, 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 


"06  THE  CHRISTIAN. 

4  Plenteous  grace  with  thee  is  found, 

Grace  to  pardon  all  my  sins — 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound  ; 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within ; 
Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  thee : 
Spring  thou  up  within  my  heart, 

Rise  to  all  e ternity. 

HYMN  306.  (1st  Part.)  L.  M.  Dr.  Doddridge. 

Lew  ton  HO.    Rowles  73. 

The  Christian's    Temptation  moderated,   a  Protf  of  God'» 

Futility.     1  Cor.  x.  13. 

1  \TOW  let  the  feeble  all  be  strong, 

-L^l    And  make  Jehovah's  arm  their  song: 
His  shield  is  spread  o'er  ev'ry  saint ; 
And,  thus  supported,  who  shall  faint? 

2  What  though  the  hosts  of  hell  engage 
With  mingled  cruelty  and  rage ! 

A  faithful  God  restrains  their  hands, 
And  chains  them  down  In  iron  bands. 

3  Bound  by  his  word,  he  will  display 
A  strength  proportion'd  to  our  day: 
And,  when  united  trials  meet, 
Will  show  a  path  of  safe  retreat. 

4  Thus  far  we  prove  that  promise  good, 
Which  Jesus  ratify'd  with  blood: 
Still  is  he  gracious,  wise,  and  just; 
And  still,  in  him,  let  Israel  trust. 

HYMN  306.  (Second  Part.)  7s.   Cow/ier. 

Ba(h  Abbey  147.    AIces(er  213. 
■.oming  the  Cross. 

1  ?P¥^IS  my  happiness  below 

A    Not' to  live  without  the  cross j 

But  the  Saviour's  pow'r  to  know, 
Sanctifying  ev'ry  loss: 

Trials  must  and  will  befall ; 
But — with  humble  faith  to  sec 


THE  CHRISTIAN. 

Love  inscrib'd  upon  them  all — 
This  is  happiness  to  me. 

2  God,  in  Israel,  sows  the  seeds 

Of  affliction,  pain,  and  toil ; 
These  spring  up,  and  choke  the  weeds 

Which  would  else  o'erspread  the  soil  : 
Trials  make  the  promise  sweet ; 

Trials  give  new  life  to  pray'r: 
Trials  bring  me  to  his  feet, — 

Lay  me  low,  and  keep  me  there. 

3  Did  I  meet  no  trials  here — 

No  chastisement  by  the  way — 
Might  I  not,  with  reason,  fear 

I  should  prove  a  cast-away  ? 
Bastards  may  escape  the  rod,* 

Sunk  in  earthly  vain  delight; 
But  the  true-born  child  of  God 

Must  not, — would  not,  if  he  might. 

HYMN  307.  L.  M.    Dr.  S,  Stennett. 

Chard  175.     Derby  1»59. 
The  Ministry  of  .-In gels. 

1  ri  REAT  God !  what  hosts  of  angels  stand, 
V.T  In  shining  ranks,  at  thy  right  hand, 
Array'd  in  robes  of  dazzling  light, 

With  pinions  stretch 'd  for  distant  flight! 

2  Immortal  fires !  seraphic  flames! 
Who  can  recount  their  various  names? 
In  strength  and  beauty  they  excel; 
For  near  the  throne  of  God  they  dwell, 

3  How  eagerly  they  wish  to  know 
The  duties  he  would  have  them  do, 
What  joy  their  active  spirits  feel, 
To  execute  their  Sov'reign's  will ! 

4  Hither,  at  his  command,  they  fly, 
To  guard  the  beds  on  which' we"  lie ; 
To  shield  our  persons  night  and  day, 
And  scatter  all  our  fears  away. 

*  Hebrews  xii.  8. 
M2 


508  THE  CHRISTIAN, 

£  [Aghast  the  hostile  Syrian  band 
Around  the  helpless  prophet  stand, 
While  mighty  Gabriel  downward  flies, 
And  with  his  chariot  fills  the  skies. 

6  Herod  attempts,  but  all  in  vain, 
To  bind  a  Peter  with  his  chain : 
At  one  soft  word  an  Angel  speaks, 
The  massy  chain  asunder  breaks.] 

7  Send,  O  my  God,  some  angel  down, 
(Though  to  a  mortal  eye  unknown) 

To  guide  and  guard  my  doubtful  way     . 
#  Up  to  the  realms  of  endless  day. 
HYMN  308.  C.  M.     Steele. 

Charmouth  28.     Worksop  31. 
Walking  in  Darkness,  and  trusting  in  God.    Isaiah  i.  31. 

1  TTEAR,  gracious  God,  my  humble  moan, 
XI  To  thee  I  breathe  my  sighs: 

Wfren  will  the  mournful  night  be  gone  ? 
And  when  my  joys  arise  ? 

2  My  God — O  could  I  make  the  claim— 

My  Father  and  my  friend — 
And  call  thee  mine,  by  ev'ry  name, 
On  which  thy  saints  depend ! 

3  By  ev'ry  name  of  pow'r  and  love, 

I  would  thy  grace  entreat  : 
Nor  should  my  humble  hopes  remove, 
Nor  leave  thy  sacred  seat. 

4  Yet  though  my  soul  in  darkness  moufns, 

Thy  word  is  all  my  stay  ; 
Here  I  would  rest  till  light'  returns, 
Thy  presence  makes  my  day. 

f>  Speak,  Lord,  and  bid  celestial  peace 
Relieve  my  aching  heart ; 
O  smile,  and"  bid  my  sorrows  cease, 
And  all  the  gloom  depart. 
6  Then  shall  my  drooping  spirit  rise, 
And  bless  thy  healing  rays, 
And  change  these  deep  complaining  sighs 
For  songs  of  sacred  praise. 


THE  CHRISTIAN.  \ 

\ 

HYMN  309.  S.  M. 

Stoke  207.    Harborough  142. 
Complaining—The  Good  that  I  icould,  I  do  not.    Rom.  vii.  19. 

1  T  WOULD,  but  cannot  sing, 
X  I  would,  but  cannot  pray ; 
For  Satan  meets  me  when  I  try, 

And  frights  my  soul  away. 

2  I  would,  but  can't  repent, 

Though  I  endeavour  oft ; 
This  stony  heart  can  ne'er  relent, 
Till  Jesus  makes  it  soft. 

3  I  would,  but  cannot  love, 

Though  woo'd  by  love  divine; 
No  arguments  have  pow'r  to  move 
A  soul  so  base  as  mine. 

4  I  would,  but  cannot  rest 

In  God's  most  holy  will ; 
I  know  what  he  appoints  is  best, 
Yet  murmur  at  it  still. 

5  O  could  I  but  believe! 

Then  all  would  easv  be: 
I  would,  but  cannot — Lord,  relieve, 
My  help  must  come  from  thee! 

6  But  if  indeed  I  would, 

Though  I  can  nothing  do ; 
Yet  the  desire  is  something  good, 
For  which  my  praise  is  due.  • 

7  By  nature  prone  to  ill, 

Till  thine  appointed  hour, 
I  was  as  destitute  of  will 
As  now  I  am  of  pow'r. 

8  Wilt  thou  not  crown  at  length 

The  work  thou  hast  begun  ? 
And  with  a  will  afford  me  strength, 
In  all  the  ways  to  run  ? 


10,  311  THE  CHRISTIAN. 

HYMN  310.  L.  M.    Beddomc. 

\  i-i nia '234.     Liwton  30. 
wij. 

1  PT^HE,  wand'ring  afar,  and  fleeting  wind, 

JL    Both  represent  th'  unstable  mind; 
The  morning  cloud,  and  early  dew, 
Bring  our  inconstancy  to  view. 

2  But  cloud  and  wind,  and  dew  and  star, 
Faint  and  imperfect  emblems  are; 
Jfor  can  there  ought  in  nature  be 

So  fickle  and  so  false  as  we. 

3  Our  outward  walk,  and  inward  frame, 
Scarce  through  a  single  hour  the  same ; 
We  vow,  and  straight  our  vows  forget, 
And  then  these  very  vows  repeat. 

4  We  sin  forsake,  to  sin  return ; 

Are  hot,  are  cold,  now  freeze,  now  burn; 
In  deep  distress,  then  raptures  feel, 
We  soar  to  heav'n,  then  sink  to  hell. 

5  With  flowing  tears,  Lord,  we  confess, 
Our  folly  and  unstedfastness : 

When  shall  these  hearts  more  fixed  be, 
Fix'd  by  thy  grace,  and  fix'd  for  thee  ? 

HYMN  311.  L.  M.    Dr.  S.  Stemiett. 

Mark's  65.     T'lverston  179. 
Pride  lamented. 

1  i~|FT  have  I  turn'd  my  eye  within, 
\J  And  brought  to  light  some  latent  sin; 
But  pride,  the  vice  I  most  detest, 

Still  lurks  securely  in  my  breast. 

2  Here  with  a  thousand  arts  she  tries 
To  dress  me  in  a  fair  disguise, 

To  make  a  guilty  wretched  worm 
Put  on  an  angel's  brightest  form. 

3  She  hides  my  follies  from  mine  eyes, 
And  lifts  my  virtues  to  the  skies; 
And  while  the  specious  tale  she  tells, 
Her  own  deformity  conceals. 


THE  CHRISTIAN.  312 

4  Rend,  O  my  God,  the  veil  away, 
Bring  forth  the  monster  to  the  day; 
Expose  her  hideous  form  to  view, 
And  all  her  restless  pow'r  subdue. 

5  So  shall  Humility  divine 
Again  possess  this  heart  of  mine; 
And  form  a  temple  for  my  God, 
Which  he  will  make  his  lov'd  abode. 

HYMN  312.  C.  M.    Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

Crowle  3.    Wantage  204. 

Pleading  uith  Ood  under  Affliction. 

1  "IM^HY  should  a  living  man  complain 

▼  f     Of  deep  distress  within? 
Since  ev'ry  sigh,  and  ev'rv  pain, 
Is  but  the  fruit  of  sinr 

2  No,  Lord,  I'll  patiently  submit, 

Nor  ever  dare  rebel; 
Yet  sure  I  may,  here  at  thy  feetj 
My  painful  feelings  tell. 

3  Thou  seest  what  floods  of  sorrow  rise^ 

And  beat  upon  my  soul : 

One  trouble  to  another  cries, 

Billows  on  billows  roll. 

4  From  fear  to  hope,  and  hope  to  fear, 

My  shipwreck'd  soul  is  tost  : 
Till  I  am  tempted,  in  despair, 
To  give  up  all  for  lost. 

5  Yet  through  the  stormy  clouds  I'll  look 

Once  more  to  thee,  my  God : 
O,  fix  my  feet  upon  a  rock, 
Beyond  the  gaping  flood. 

6  One  look  of  mercy  from  thy  face 

Will  set  my  heart  at  ease ; 
One  all-commanding  word  of  grace 
Will  make  the  tempest  cease. 


313,  314  THE  CHRISTIAN. 

HYMN  313.  7.  6.  8. 

Clark's  13J.    Tottenham  Court  111. 
Backsliding  and  returning;  or,  'Hie  Backslider's  Tra-tjtt. 

1  TRSUS,  let  thy  pitying  eye 

•I    Call  back  a  wand'ring  sheep; 
False  to  thee,  like  Peter,  1 

Would  fain,  like  Peter,  weep; 
Let  me  be  by  grace  restor'd, 

On  me  be  all  its  freeness  shown; 
Turn,  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

2  Saviour,  Prince,  enthron'd  above, 

Repentance  to  impart, 
Give  me,  through  thy  dying  love, 

The  humble  contrite  heart : 
Give,  what  I  have  long  implor'd, 

A  portion  of  thy  love  unknown; 
Turn,  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

3  See  me,  Saviour,  from  above, 

Nor  suffer  me  to  die; 
Life,  and  happiness,  and  love, 

Smile  in  thy  gracious  eye; 
Speak  the  reconciling  word, 

And  let  thy  mercy  melt  me  down; 
Turn,  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

4  Look,  as  when  thy  pitying  eye 

Was  clos'd,  that  we'might  live; 
"  Father  (at  the  point  to  die, 

" My  Saviour  gasp'd,)  Forgive!" 
Surely,  with  that  dying  word, 

He  turns,  and  looks,  and  cries, "  'Tis  done  !'* 
O,  my  loving,  bleeding  Lord, 
This  breaks  my  heart  of  stone. 
HYMN  314.    C.  M.    Fawcett. 
London  180.    Bangor  231. 
Peter's  Fall  and  Recovery.     Luke  xxii.  54—62. 

1  TTOW  did  the  pow'rs  of  darkness  rage 
XI   Against  the  Son  of  God! 


THE  CHRISTIAN.  315 

While  cruel  men  on  earth  engage 
To  shed  his  precious  blood. 

2  His  friends  forsook  him  with  surprise, 

When  that  dread  scene  began ; 
And  one  perfidiously  denies 
He  ever  knew  the  man. 

3  How  feeble  human  efforts  prove 

Against  temptation's  powV 
E'en  Peter's  flaming  zeal  and  love 
Are  vanquish'd  in  an  hour. 

4  His  firmest  purpose  will  not  stand ; 

Behold  his  guilt  and  shame ; 
Lord,  keep  me  by  thy  mighty  hand, 
Or  I  shall  do  the  same. 

5  At  length  the  suff 'ring  Saviour  turns, 

And  looks  with  pitying  eyes ! 
Peter  relents,  withdraws,  and  mourns, 
And  loud  for  mercy  cries. 

6  So  boundless  is  Jehovah's  grace, 

He  hears  the  humble  pray'r; 
If  I  am  found  in  Peter's  case, 

I  would  not  still  despair. 
V  Look  on  me,  Lord,  with  eyes  of  love, 

My  wand'ring  soul  restore ; 
My  guilt  forgive,  my  fears  remove, 

And  let  me  sin  no  more. 

HYMN  315.    CM.    Mivton. 

Crowle  3.     Worksop  31. 
O  that  I  were  as  in  months  past.    Job  xxix.  2. 

1  Q  WEET  was  the  time,  when  first  I  felt 
O  The  Saviour's  pard'ning  blood 
Apply 'd  to  cleanse  my  soul  from  guilt, 

And  bring  me  home  to  God. 

2  Soon  as  the  morn  the  light  reveal'd, 

His  praises  tun'd  my  tongue; 
And,  when  the  ev'ning  shades  prevail'd, 
His  love  was  all  my  song. 

3  In  vain  the  tempter  spread  his  wiles, 

The  world  no  more  could  charm; 


316  THE  CHRISTIAN. 

I  liv'd  upon  my  Saviour's  smiles, 
And  lean'd  upon  his  arm. 

4  In  pray'r  my  soul  drew  near  the  Lord, 

And  saw  his  glory  shine; 
And  when  I  read  his  holy  word, 
I  call'd  each  promise  mine. 

5  Then  to  his  saints  I  often  spoke 

Of  what  his  love  had  done ; 
But  now  my  heart  is  almost  broke, 
For  all  my  joys  are  gone. 

6  Now,  when  the  ev'ning  shade  prevails", 

My  soul  in  darkness  mourns; 
And  when  the  morn  the  light  reveals, 
No  light  to  me  returns. 

7  My  pray'rs  are  now  a  chatt'ring  noise, 

For  Jesus  hides  his  face; 
I  read,  the  promise  meets  my  eyes, 
But  will  not  reach  my  case. 

8  Now  Satan  threatens  to  prevail, 

And  make  my  soul  his  prey; 
Yet,  Lord,  thy  mercies  cannot  fail: 

0  come  without-  delay. 

HYMN  316.    C.  M.     Steele. 

Bedford  91.    Cliannouth  28. 
Troubled,  but  making  God  a  Refuge. 

1  TkEAR  Refuge  of  my  weary  soul, 
3l3  On  thee,  when  sorrows  rise, 

On  thee,  when  waves  of  trouble  roll, 
My  fainting  hope  relies. 

2  To  thee  I  tell  each  rising  grief, 

For  thou  alone  canst  heal ; 
Thy  word  can  bring  a  sweet  relief 
r  or  ev'ry  pain  I  reel. 

3  But  Oh !  when  gloomy  doubts  prevail, 

1  fear  to  call  thee  mine; 

The  springs  of  comfort  seem  to  fail, 
And  all  my  hopes  decline. 


THE  CHRISTIAN.  317 

4  Yet,  gracious  God,  where  shall  I  flee  ? 

Thou  art  my  only  trust ; 
And  still  my  soul  would  cleave  to  thee, 
Though  prostrate  in  the  dust. 

5  Hast  thou  not  bid  me  seek  thy  face  ? 

And  shall  I  seek  in  vain? 
And  can  the  ear  of  sov'reign  grace 
Be  deaf  when  I  complain? 

6  No,  still  the  ear  of  sov'reign  grace 

Attends  the  mourner's  pray'rj 
O  may  I  ever  find  access 

To  breathe  my  sorrows  there  .r 

7  Thv  mercy-seat  is  open  still, 

Here  let  my  soul  retreat; 
With  humble  hope  attend  thy  will, 
And  wait  beneath  thy  feet. 

HYMN  317.  C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Cambridge  New  74.    Hepbzibah  77. 

Persecution  to  be  expected  by  every  true  Christian. 
2  Tim.  iii.,12. 

1  pi  REAT  Leader  of  thine  Israel's  host, 
1J  We  shout  thy  conq'ring  name: 
Legions  of  foes  beset  thee  round, 

And  legions  fled  with  shame. 

2  A  vict'ry,  glorious  and  complete, 

Thou  by  thy  death  didst  gain; 
So  in  thy  cause  may  we  contend, 
And  death  itself  sustain ! 

3  By  our  illustrious  General  fir'd, 

We  no  extremes  would  fear; 
Prepar'd  to  struggle  and  to  bleed, 
It  thou,  our  Lord,  be  near. 

4  We'll  trace  the  footsteps  thou  hast  drawn 

To  triumph  and  renown ; 
Nor  shun  thy  combat  and  thy  cross. 
May  we  but  share  thy  crown. 


318,  319  THE  CHRISTIAN. 

HYMN  318.    8,  7,  4.     Faivcett. 
Westbury  51.    Trevecca  37. 

Cast  down,  yet  hoping  in  God      Psalm  xliii.  5. 

1  /~|  MY  soul,  what  means  this  sadness? 
\J  Wherefore  art  thou  thus  cast  down? 
Let  thy  griefs  be  turn'd  to  gladness, 

Bid  thy  restless  fears  be  gone ; 
Look  to  Jesus, 
And  rejoice  in  his  dear  name. 

2  What  though  Satan's  strong  temptations 

Vex  and  tease  thee  day  by  day, 
And  thy  sinful  inclinations 

Often  fill  thee  with  dismay; 
Thou  shalt  conquer, 
Through  the  Lamb's  redeeming  blood. 

3  Though  ten  thousand  ills  beset  thee, 

From  without  and  from  within; 
Jesus  saith,  he'll  ve'er  forget  thee, 

But  will  save  from  hell  and  sin : 
He  is  faithful 
To  perform  his  gracious  word. 

4  Though  distresses  now  attend  thee, 

And  thou  tread'st  the  thorny  road ; 
His  right  hand  shall  still  defend  thee, 

Soon  he'll  bring  thee  home  to  God; 
Therefore  praise  him, 
Praise  the  great  Redeemer's  name, 

5  O  that  I  could  now  adore  him. 

Like  the  heav'nly  host  above, 
Who  for  ever  bow'before  him, 

And  unceasing  sing  his  love  t 
Happy  songsters ! 
When  shall  I  your  chorus  join  ? 

HYMN  319.    CM. 

Brighthelmstone  208.    Froine  255.    Grove  House  143. 
/  Tin  Request. 

1  TjV\THER,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 
J?    Thy  sov'reign  will  denies, 


THE  CHRISTIAN'.  320 

Accepted  at  thy  throne  ui  L;race, 
Let  this  petition  rise : 

2  "  Give  me  a  calm,  a  thankful  heart, 

"  From  ev'ry  murmur  Free ; 
u  The  blessings  of  thy  grace  impart, 
"  And  make  me  live  to  thee  : 

3  "Let  the  sweet  hope  that  thou  art  mine, 

"  My  life  and  death  attend ; 
"Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 
"And  crown  my  journey's  end." 

HYMN  320.   C.  M.     Steele. 

Bath  Chapel  -26.    Salem  139. 
Watchfulness  and  Prayer.     Matt.  xxvi.  41. 

1  A  LAS!  what  hourly  dangers  rise : 
J\.  What  snares  beset  my  way! 
To  heav'n  O  let  me  lift  my  eyes, 

And  hourly  watch  and  pray. 

2  How  oft  my  mournful  thoughts  complain, 

And  melt  in  flowing  tears! 
My  weak  resistance,  ah !  how  vain ! 
How  strong  my  foes  and  fears! 

3  O  gracious  God,  in  whom  I  live, 

My  feebie  efforts  aid ; 
Help  me  to  watch,  and  pray,  and  strive, 
Though  trembling  and  afraid. 

4  Increase  my  faith,  increase  my  hope, 

When  foes  and  fears  prevail; 
And  bear  my  fainting  spirit  up, 

Or  soon  my  strength  will  fail. 
6  Whene'er  temptations  fright  my  heart, 

Or  lure  my  feet  aside, 
Mv  God,  thy  pow'rful  aid  impart, 

My  guardian  and  my  guide. 
6  O  keep  me  in  thy  heav'nly  way, 

And  bid  the  tempter  flee; 
And  let  me  never,  never  stray, 

From  happiness  and  thee. 


321,  322  THE  CHRISTIAN. 

HYMN  321.  L.  M.    JVewton. 

Kiimsbiidgt:  88.     Rippon's  188. 
Prayrr  answered  by  Crosses. 

1  X  ASK'D  the  Lord  that  I  might  grow 
JL  In  faith,  and  love,  and  ev'ry  grace; 
Might  more  of  his  salvation  know, 

,  And  seek,  more  earnestly,  his  face. 

2  'Twas  he  who  taught  me  thus  to  pray, 

And  he,  1  trust,  has  answer'd  pray  r; 
But  it  has  been  in  such  a  way 
As  almost  drove  me  to  despair. 

3  1  hop'd  that  in  some  favour'd  hour 

At  once  he'd  answer  my  request, 
And  by  his  love's  constraining  pow'r 
Subdue  my  sins,  and  give  me  rest. 

4  Instead  of  this,  he  made  me  feel 

The  hidden  evils  of  my  heart, 
And  let  the  angry  pow'rs  of  hell 
Assault  my  soul  in  ev'ry  part. 

5  Yea,  more,  with  his  own  hand  he  seem'd 

Intent  to  aggravate  my  woe; 
Cross'd  all  the  fair  designs  I  sch^em'd, 
Blasted  my  gourds,  and  laid  me  low. 

6  "Lord,  why  is  this?"  I  trembling  cry'd; 

"Wilt  thou  pursue  thv  worm  to  death?" 
"  'Tis  in  this  way,"  the  Lord  reply'd, 
"  I  answer  pray'r  for  grace  and  faith: 

7  "  These  inward  trials  I  employ, 

"  From  self  and  pride  to  set  thee  free; 
"  And  break  thy  schemes  of  earthly  joy, 
"That  thou  may'st  seek  thy  all  in  me." 

HYMN  322.  L.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Ulverston  179.     Portugal  97. 
Growing  in  Grace.    2  Pet.  iii.  18. 

1  T)R AISE  to  thy  name,  eternal  God ! 
JT    For  all  the  grace  thou  shed'st  abroad; 
For  all  thy  influence  from  above, 
To  warm  our  souls  with  sacred  love; 


THE  CHRISTIAN.  S23 

-2  Bless'd  be  thy  hand  which  from  the  skies 
Brought  down  this  plant  of  paradise ; 
And  gave  its  heav'nly  beauties  birth, 
To  deck  this  wilderness  of  earth. 

3  But  why  does  that  celestial  fiow'r 
Open,  and  thrive,  and  shine  no  more  ? 
Where  are  its  balmy  c#ours  fled  ? 
And  why  reclines  its  beauteous  head  ? 

4  Too  plain,  alas!  the  langour  shows 
Th'  unkindly  soil  in  which  it  grows; 
Where  the  black  frost  and  beating  storm 
Wither  and  rend  its  tender  form. 

5  Unchanging  Sun,  thy  beams  display 
To  drive  the  frost  and  storms  away; 
Make  all  thy  potent  virtues  known 
To  cheer  a  plant  so  much  thy  own. 

6  And  thou,  blest  Spirit,  deign  to  blow 
Fresh  gales  of  heav'n  on  shrubs  below; 
So  shall  they  grow,  and  breathe  abroad 
A  fragrance'  grateful  to  our  God. 

HYMN  323.  L.  M.     G . 

Lebanon  79.     New  Sabbath  122. 
Rising  to  God. 

1  VOW  let  our  souls,  on  wings  sublime, 
j3l    Rise  from  the  vanities  of  time, 
Draw  back  the  parting  veil,  and  see 
The  glories  of  eternity. 

2  Bom  by  a  new  celestial  birth, 

Why  should  we  grovel  here  on  earth? 
Why  grasp  at  transitory  toys, 
So  near  to  heav'n's  eternal' joys! 

3  Shall  aught  beguile  us  on  the  road, 
When  we  are  walking  back  to  God; 
For  strangers  into  life  we  come, 
And  dying  is  but  going  home. 

4  Welcome,  sweet  hour  of  full  discharge, 
That  sets  our  longing  souls  at  large, 
Unbinds  our  chains,  breaks  up  our  cell, 
And  gives  us  with  our  God  to  dwell. 


"25  THE  CHRISTIAN. 

5  To  dwell  with  God,  to  feel  his  love, 
Is  the  full  hcav'n  enjoy 'd  above ; 
And  the  sweet  expectation  now, 
Is  the  young  dawn  of  hcav'n  below. 

HYMN  324.  L.  M.    Fawcett. 

Magdalene  -214.    Lewfbn  30. 

Remembering  all  theAcay  the  Lord  has  led  him. 

Dout.  viii.  2. 

1  f¥1HUS  far  my  God  hath  led  me  on, 

A    And  made  his  truth  and  mercy  known; 
My  hopes  and  fears  alternate  rise, 
And  comforts  mingle  with  my  sighs. 

2  Through  this  wide  wilderness  I  roam, 
Far  distant  from  my  blissful  home; 
Lord,  let  thv  presence  be  my  stay, 
And  guard  me  in  this  dang'rous  way. 

3  Temptations  ev'ry  where  annoy: 

And  sins  and  snares  my  peace  destroy; 
My  earthly  joys  are  from  me  torn, 
And  oft  an  absent  God  I  mourn. 

4  My  soul,  with  various  tempests  toss'd, 

r  hopes  o'ertum'd,  her  projects  cross'd, 
-  ev'ry  day  new  straits  attend, 
And  wonders  where  the  scene  will  end. 

5  Is  this,  dear  Lord,  that  thorny  road, 
Which  leads  us  to  the  mount  of  God? 
Are  these  the  toils  thy  people  know, 
While  in  the  wilderness  below  I 

6  'Tis  even  so  thy  faithful  love 

Doth  all  thy  children's  graces  prove; 
'Tis  thus  our  pride  and  self  must  fall. 
That  Jesus  may  be  all  in  all. 

HYMN  :,2o.  S.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Sutton  149.     Stockport  47. 

Waiting  for  the  coming  of  his  Lord;  or,  the  active  Christian 

Lukf>  xi  i.  ?*—  3S. 

1  ~\TrZ  servants  of  the  Lord, 
JL    Each  in  his  office  wait, 


THE  CHRISTIAN.  326 

Observant  of  his  heav'nly  word, 
And  watchful  at  his  gate. 

2  Let  all  your  lamps  be  bright, 

And  trim  the  golden  flame ; 
Gird  up  your  loins,  as  in  his  sight, 
For  awful  is  his  name. 

3  Watch,  'tis  your  Lord's  command; 

And  while  we  speak  he's  near: 
Mark  the  first  signal  of  his  hand, 
And  ready  all  appear. 

4  O  happy  servant  he 

In  such  a  posture  found  ! 
He  shall  his  Lord  with  rapture  see, 
And  be  with  honour  crown'd. 

5  Christ  shall  the  banquet  spread 

With  his  own  bounteous  hand, 
And  raise  that  fav'rite  servant's  head, 
Amidst  th'  Angelic  band. 

HYMN  326.  L.  M. 

Ulverston  179.    Lewton  30. 
items  of  finicking  his  Course  with  Joy.    Acts  XX.  24. 

1  A  SSIST  us.  Lord,  thy  name  to  praise, 
1\.  For  the  rich  gospel  of  thy  grace  ; 
And,  that  our  hearts  may  love  it  more, 
Teach  them  to  feel  its  vital  pow'r. 

2  With  joy  may  we  our  course  pursue, 
And  keep  the'  crown  of  life  in  view  ; 
That  crown  which  in  one  hour  repays 
The  labour  of  ten  thousand  days. 

3  Should  bonds  or  death  obstruct  our  way, 
Unmov'd  their  teiTors  we'll  survey ; 
And  the  last  hour  improve  for  thee, 
The  last  of  life  or  liberty. 

4  Welcome  those  bonds,  which  may  unite 
Our  souls  to  their  supreme  delight,1 
Welcome  that  death,  whose  painful  strife 
Bears  us  to  Christ,  our  better  life .' 


527,  328  THE  CHRISTIAN. 

HYMN  327.  L.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Martin's  Lsat67.     Portugal  97. 
The  believer  committing  his  departing  Spirit  to  Jesus. 

1  f\  THOU,  that  hast  redemption  wrought, 
\J  Patron  of  souls  thy  blood  hath  brought ; 
To  thee  our  spirit  we  commit, 

Mighty  to  rescue  from  the  pit. 

2  Millions  of  blissful  souls  above, 
In  realms  of  purity  and  love, 

With  songs  of  endless  praise  proclaim 
The  honours  of  thy  faithful  name. 

3  When  all  the  pow'rs  of  nature  fail'd, 
Thy  ever-constant  care  prevail'd ; 
Courage  and  joy  thy  friendship  spoke, 
When  ev'ry  mortal  bond  was  broke. 

4  We  on  that  friendship,  Lord,  repose, 
The  healing  balm  of  all  our  woes; 
And  we,  when  sinking  in  the  grave, 
Trust  thine  Omnipotence  to  save. 

5  O  may  our  spirits  by  thy  hand 
Be  gather'd  to  that  happy  band, 
Who,  'midst  the.blessmgs  of  thy  reign, 
Lose  all  remembrance  of  their  pain! 

6  In  raptures  there,  divinely  sweet, 
Give  us  our  kindred  souls  to  meet, 
And  wait  with  them  that  brighter  day, 
Which  all  thy  triumph  shall  display  ! 

HYMN  328.  C.  M.     Dr.  Doddridge. 

Evans  190.    Cambridpe  New  '  1 
The  Christian  warrior  animated  and  crowned.     Rev.  ii.  10. 

1  TTARK  !  'tis  our  heav'nly  Leader's  voice, 
XX  From  his  triumphant  seat ; 

'Midst  all  the  war's  tumultuous  noise, 
How  pow'rful,  and  how  sweet! 

2  "  Fight  on,  my  faithful  band,"  he  cries, 

"Nor  fear  the  mortal  blow: 
■  Who  first  in  such  a  warfare  dies 
« Shall  speediest  vict'ry  know. 


PRIVATE  WORSHIP.  32E 

3  "I  have  my  days  of  combat  known, 

"  And  in  the  dust  was  laid  ; 
■  But  thence  I  mounted  to  my  throne, 
"  And  glory  crowns  my  head. 

4  "  That  throne,  that  glory,  you  shall  share ; 

"  My  hands  the  crown  shall  give  ; 

"  And  you  the  sparkling  honours  wear, 

-  While  God  himself  shall  live." 

5  Lord,  'tis  enough  ;  our  souls  are  fir'd 

With  courage  and  with  love ; 
Vain  are  th'  assaults  of  earth  and  hell, 
Our  hopes  are  fix'd  above. 


PRIVATE  WORSHIP. 

HYMN  329.  L.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Paul's  246.    Green's  Hundred  89. 
Retirement  and  Meditation.    Psalm  iv.  4. 

1  T>  ETURN,  my  roving  heart,  return, 
M\  And  chase  these   shadowy  forms  no 
Seek  out  some  solitude  to  mourn,       [more ; 
And  thy  forsaken  God  implore. 

2  O  thou,  great  God,  whose  piercing  eye 
Distinctly  marks  each  deep  recess ; 

In  these  sequester'd  hours  draw  nigh, 
And  with  thy  presence  fill  the  place. 

3  Through  all  the  windings  of  my  heart, 
My  search  let  heav'nly  wisdom  guide, 
And  still  its  radiant  beams  impart. 
Till  all  be  search'd  and  purify*d. 

4  Then,  with  the  visits  of  thy  love, 
Vouchsafe  my  inmost  soul  to  cheer: 
Till  ev'ry  grace  shall  join  to  prove 
That  God  has  fix'd  his  dwelling  there. 

N 


331  PRIVATE  WORSHIP 

HYMN  330.  L.  M.     Beddome. 

UlventM  170.     Portugal  07. 
Reading  the  Scriptures. 

1  |"  1  RE  AT  God,  oppress'd  with  grief  and 
VJ"  fear, 

I  take  thy  book,  and  hope  to  find 
Some  gracious  word  of  promise  there, 
To  soothe  the  sorrows  of  my  mind. 

2  I  turn  the  sacred  volume  o'er, 

And  search  with  care  from  page  to  page; 
Of  threat'nings  find  an  ample  store, 
But  nought  that  can  my  grief  assuage  ! 
ind  is  there  nought?  Forbid,  dear  Lord, 
So  base  a  thought  should  ever  rise  ! 
Ill  search  again  ;  and,  while  I  search, 

0  may  the  scales  fall  off'  mine  eyes ! 

4  'Tis  done :  and,  with  transporting  joy, 

1  read  the  heaveu-inspir'd  lines  ; 

There  mercy  spreads  its  brightest  beams, 
And  truth  with  dazzling  lustre  shines. 

5  Here's  heav'nly  food  for  hungry  souls, 
And  mines  of  gold  t'  enrich  the  poor; 
Here's  healing  balm  for  ev'ry  wound, 
A  salve  for  ev'ry  fest'ring  sore. 

HYMN  331.  L.  M.    President  Davies. 

Maerialene  214.     Paul's -240. 
r./aminalion.     Gal.  iv.  10,  20. 

1  TITHAT  strange  perplexities  arise; 

▼  T     What  anxious  fears  and  jealousies! 
What  crowds  in  doubtful  light  appear; 
How  few,  alas  !  approv'd  and  clear ! 

\nd  what  am  I  ? — My  soul,  awake, 
And  an  impartial  survey  take  : 
Does  no  dark  sign,  no  ground  of  fear, 
In  practice  or  in  heart  appear  i 

3  What  image  does  my  spirit  bear? 
Is  Jesus  form'd  and  living  there  i 


PRIVATE  WORSHIP.  332 

Say,  do  his  lineaments  divine 

In  thought,  and  word,  and  action,  shine  ? 

4  Searcher  of  hearts,  O  search  me  still; 
The  secrets  of  my  soul  reveal ; 

My  fears  remove  :  let  me  appear 

To  God,  and  my  own  conscience,  clear. 

5  Scatter  the  clouds,  which  o'er  my  head 
Thick  glooms  of  dubious  terror  spread ; 
Lead  me  into  celestial  day, 

And,  to  myself,  myself  display. 

6  May  I  at  that  blest  world  arrive, 

Where  Christ  through  all  my  soul  shall  live, 
And  give  full  proof  that  he  is  there, 
Without  one  gloomy  doubt  or  fear. 

HYMN  332.   CM. 

Charmouth  28.    Bedford  91. 
Secret  Prayer.     Matthew  vi.  6. 

1  T7IATHER  divine,  thy  piercing  eye 
JD  Sees  through  the  darkest  night; 
In  deep  retirement  thou  art  nigh, 

With  heart-discerning  sight. 

2  There  may  that  piercing  eve  survey 

My  duteous  homage  paid, 
With  ev'ry  morning's  dawning  ray, 
And  ev'ry  ev'ning's  shade. 

3  O  let  thy  own  celestial  fire 

The  incense  still  inflame  ; 
While  my  warm  vows  to  thee  aspire, 
Through  my  Redeemer's  name. 

4  So  shall  the  visits  of  thy  love 

My  soul  in  secret  bless ; 
So  shalt  thou  deign  in  worlds  above 
Thy  suppliant  to  confess. 

PAUSE. 

5  Mercy,  good  Lord,  mercy  I  ask, 

This  is  the  total  sum  ; 
Mercy,  through  Christ,  is  all  my  suit : 
Lord,  let  thy  mercy  come. 


(  333,  334  ) 
# 

FAMILY  WORSHIP. 

HYMN  333.  C.  M. 

Great  Milton  212.     Matthew's  34. 
Going  to  aniw  Habitation. 

1  |~i  REAT  God,  where'er  we  pitch  our  tent, 
VT  Let  us  an  altar  raise  ; 

And  there,  with  humble  frame,  present 
Our  sacrifice  of  praise. 

2  To  thee  we  give  our  health  and  strength, 

While  health  and  strength  shall  last; 
For  future  mercies  humbly  trust, 
Nor  e'er  forget  the  past. 

HYMN  334.  L.  M.     Steele . 

Mazdalene  214.     Horsley  205. 
The  Christian's  noblest  Resolution.    Joshua  xxiv.  15 

1  A  H,  wretched  souls,  who  strive  in  vain, 
A.  Slaves  to  the  world,  and  slaves  to  stt>{ 
A  nobler  toil  may  I  sustain, 

A  nobler  satisfaction  win. 

2  May  I  resolve  with  all  my  heart, 
With  all  my  pow'rs,  to  serve  the  Lord ; 
Nor  from  h)s  precepts  e'er  depart, 
Whose  service  is  a  rich  reward. 

3  O  be  his  service  all  my  joy, 
Around  let  my  example  shine, 
Till  others  love  the  bless'd' employ, 
And  join  in  labours  so  divine. 

•4  Be  this  the  purpose  of  my  soul, 
My  solemn,  my  determin'd  choice. 
To  yield  to  his  supreme  control. 
Ana  in  his  kind  commands  rejoice. 

5  O  may  I  never  faint  or  tire, 
Nor  wand'ring  leave  his  sacred  ways! 


FAMILY  WORSHIP.  335,  336 

Great  God,  accept  my  soul's  desire, 
And  give  me  strength  to  live  thy  praise. 

H YMN  335.  L.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Portugal  97.     Ulvorston  179. 
Family  Rdigion.     Geo.  xviii   19. 

1  "p  AT  HER  of  all,  thy  care  we  bless, 

Jl    Which  crowns  our  families  with  peace  ; 
From  thee  they  spring,  and  by  thy  hand 
They  have  been,  and  are  still  sustaurd. 

2  To  God,  most  worthy  to  be  prais'd, 
Be  our  domestic  altars  rais'd; 

Who,  Lord  of  heav'n,  scorns  not  to  dwell 
With  saints  in  their  obscurest  cell. 

3  To  thee  may  each  united  house, 
Morning  and  night,  present  its  vows ; 
Our  servants  there,  and  rising  race, 

Be  taught  thy  precepts,  and  thy  grace. 

4  O  may  each  future  age  proclaim 
The  Honours  of  thy  glorious  name ! 
While  pleas'd  and  thankful  we  remove, 
To  join  the  family  above. 

HYMN  336.  S.  M. 

Eagle  Street  New  55.     Simon's  250. 
Prayer  for  Infants;  or.  Children  Day  by  Day  given  to  Goi. 

1  |^1  REAT  God,  now  condescend 
\M  "^o  bless  our  rising  race  ; 
Soon  may  their  willing  spirits  bend 

To  thy  victorious  grace ! 

2  O  what  a  vast  delight 

Their  happiness  to  see  ! 
Our  warmest  wishes  all  unite, 
To  lead  their  souls  to  thee. 

3  Dear  Lord,  thy  Spirit  pour 

Upon  our  infant  seed  ; 
O  bring  the  long'd-for  happy  hour 
That  makes  them  thine  indeed: 


337  FAMILY  WORSHIP. 

4  May  they  receive  thy  word, 

Confess  the  Saviour's  name, 
Then  follow  their  despised  Lord 
Through  the  baptismal  stream. 

5  Thus  let  our  favour'd  race 

Surround  thy  sacred  board, 
There  to  adore  thy  sov'reign  grace, 
And  sing  their  dying  Lord. 

HYMN  337.  CM.    Dr. Doddridge. 

Condescension  116.    New-York  33. 

Christ's  condescending  Regard  to  little  Children. 
Mark  x.  14. 

1  CJEE  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand, 
^   With  all-engaging  charms; 
Hark  !  how  he  calls  the  tender  lambs, 

And  folds  them  in  his  arms! 

2  "  Permit  them  to  approach,"  he  cries, 

"  Nor  scorn  their  humble  name ; 
"  For  'twas  to  bless  such  souls  as  these, 
"  The  Lord  of  angels  came." 

3  We  bring  them,  Lord,  by  fervent  pray'r 

And  yield  them  up  to  thee ; 
Joyful  that  we  ourselves  are  thine, 
Thine  let  our  offspring  be ! 

[4  Ye  little  flock,  with  pleasure  hear; 
Ye  children,  seek  his  face; 
And  fly  with  transport  to  receive 
The  blessings  of  his  grace.] 

5  If  orphans  they  are  left  behind, 
Thy  guardian  care  we  trust; 
That  care  shall  heal  our  bleeding  hearts, 
If  weeping  o'er  their  dust. 


[338] 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

HYMN  338.  148th.    B.  Francis. 

Clapham  18.    Dartmouth  46.    Greenwich  New  62. 

On  opening  a  place  of  Worship. 

1  TN  sweet  exalted  strains 

JL  The  King  of  Glory  pi*aise; 
O'er  heav'n  and  earth  he  reigns, 

Through  everlasting  days: 
He,  with  a  nod,  the  world  controls, 
Sustains  or  sinks  the  distant  poles. 

2  To  earth  he  bends  his  throne, 

His  throne  of  grace  divine; 
Wide  is  his  bounty  known, 

And  wide  his  glories  shine : 
Fair  Salem,  still  his  chosen  rest, 
Is  with  his  smiles  and  presence  blest* 

3  Then,  King  of  Glory,  come, 

And  with  thy  favour  crown 
This  temple  as  thy  dome, 

This  people  as  thy  own : 
Beneath  this  roof,  O  deign  to  show 
How  God  can  dwell  with  men  below  I 

4  Here  may  thine  ears  attend 

Our  interceding  cries, 
And  grateful  praise  ascend, 

All  fragrant,  to  the  skies: 
Here  may  thy  word  melodious  sound, 
And  spread  celestial  joys  around! 

5  Here  may  th'  attentive  throng 

Imbibe  thy  truth  and  love, 
And  converts  join  the  song 

Of  seraphim  above, 
And  willing  crowds  surround  thy  board, 
With  sacred  joy  and  sweet  accord ! 


339,340  public  worship. 

6  Here,  may  our  unborn  sons 

And  daughters  sound  thy  praise, 
And  shine,  like  polishM  stones, 

Through  long  succeeding  days; 
Here,  Lord,  display  thy  saving  pow'r, 
While  temples  stand,  and  men  adore. 

HYMN  339.  L.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Chard  175.     Wareliam  117. 
On  opening  a  Place  of  Worship. 

1  pi  RE  AT  God,  thy  watchful  care  we  bless, 
\X  Which  guards  our  synagogues  in  peace; 
Nor  dare  tumultuous  foes  invade, 

To  fill  our  worshippers  with  dread. 

2  These  walls  we  to  thy  honour  raise; 
Long  may  they  echo  "to  thy  praise; 
And  thou,  descending,  fill  the  place 
With  choicest  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

3  Here  let  the  great  Redeemer  reign 
With  all  the  graces  of  his  train  ; 
While  pow'r  divine  his  word  attends, 
To  conquer  foes,  and  cheer  his  friends. 

4  And,  in  the  great  decisive  day, 
When  God  the  nations  shall  survey, 
May  it  before  the  world  appear, 
That  crowds  were  born  to  glory  here. 

HYMN  340.  C.  M.    JYewton. 

Abridge  201.     Bedford  91. 
On  opening  a  Place  for  Social  Prayer. 

1  TkEAR  Shepherd  of  thy  people,  hear, 
JLr  Thy  presence  now  display ; 

As  thou  nast  giv'n  a  place  for  pray'r, 
So  give  us  hearts  to  pray. 

2  Within  these  walls  let  holy  peace, 

And  love  and  concord  dwell ; 
Here  give  the  troubled  conscience  ease> 
The  wounded  spirit  heal. 


I 

PUBLIC  WORSHIP.  341 

3  Show  us  some  token  of  thy  love, 

Our  fainting  hope  to  raise ; 
And  pour  thy  blessings  from  above, 
That  we  may  render  praise. 

4  And  may  the  Gospel's  joyful  sound, 

Enforc'd  by  mighty  grace, 
Awaken  many  sinners  round 
To  come  and  fill  the  place. 

HYMN  341.  S.  M.    Dr.  S.  StennetU 

Kibworth  249.    Vermont  134. 

The  Pleasure  of  Social  Worship, 


H 


OW  charming  is  the  place, 
Where  my  Redeemer  God 
Unveils  the  beauties  of  his  face, 
And  sheds  his  love  abroad ! 


2  Not  the  fair  palaces, 

To  which  the  great  resort, 
Are  once  to  be  compar'd  with  this, 
Where  Jesus  holds  his  court. 

3  Here,  on  the  mercy-seat, 

With  radiant  glory  crown'd, 
Our  joyful  eyes  behold  him  sit, 
And  smile  on  all  around. 

4  To  him  their  pray'rs  and  cries 

Each  humble  soul  presents  : 
He  listens  to  their  broken  sighs, 
And  grants  them  all  their  wants, 

5  To  them  his  sov'reign  will 

He  graciously  imparts: 
And  in  return  accepts,  with  smiles, 
The  tribute  of  their  hearts. 

6  Give  me,  O  Lord,  a  place 

Within  thy  blest  abode, 
Among  the  children  of  thy  grace, 
The  servants  of  my  God. 
N2 


343  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

HYMN  342.    7s.    D.  Turner. 
eraham  220.    Bath  Abbey  147. 
The  Excellency  of  Public  Worship. 

1  T  ORD  of  Hosts,  how  lovely  fair, 
JLd  E'en  on  earth,  thy  temples  are! 
Here  thy  waiting  people  see 
Much  of  heav'n,  and  much  of  thee. 

2  From  thy  gracious  presence  flows 
Bliss  that  softens  all  our  woes; 
While  thy  Spirit's  holy  fire 
Warms  our  hearts  with  pure  desire. 

3  Here  we  supplicate  thy  throne, 
Here  thou  mak'st  thy  glories  known; 
Here  we  leam  thy  righteous  ways, 
Taste  thy  love,  and  sing  thy  praise. 

4  Thus,  with  festive  songs  of  joy, 
We  our  happy  lives  employ: 
Love  and  long  to  love  thee  more, 
Till  from  earth  to  heav'n  we  soar. 

HYMN  343.  L.  M.    Steele. 

Langdon  217.    Chard  175. 
The  Happiness  of  humble  Worship.    Psalm  Ixxxiv. 

J  TJOW  lovely,  how  divinely  sweet, 
XX  O  Lord,  thy  sacred  courts  appear ! 
Fain  would  mv  longing  passions  meet 
The  glories  of  thy  presence  there. 

3  O,  blest  the  men,  blest  their  employ, 
Whom  thy  indulgent  favours  raise 
To  dwell  m  those  abodes  of  joy, 
And  sing  thy  never-ceasing  praise. 

3  Happy  the  men,  whom  strength  divine 
With  ardent  love  and  zeal  inspires: 
Whose  steps  to  thy  blest  way  incline, 
With  willing  hearts  and  warm  desires. 

4  One  day  within  thy  sacred  gate 
Affords'  more  real  joy  to  me, 

Than  thousands  in  the  tents  of  state: 
Die  meanest  place  is  bliss  with  thee. 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP.  344 

5  God  is  a  sun :  our  brightest  day 
From  his  reviving  presence  flows: 
God  is  a  shield,  through  all  the  way, 
T<9  guard  us  from  surrounding  foes. 

6  He  pours  his  kindest  blessings  down, 
Profusely  down,  on  souls  sincere; 

And  grace  shall  guide,  and  glory  crown, 
The  happy  fav'rites  of  his  care/ 

7  O  Lord  of  hosts,  thou  God  of  grace, 
How  blest,  divinely  blest  is  he 

Who  trusts  thy  love,  and  seeks  thy  face, 
And  fixes  all  his  hopes  on  thee .' 
HYMN  344.  L.  M. 

Bramcoate  8.     Lewton  30. 
Delight  in  God's  House,  and  Confidence  in  him.     Ps.  xsyu- 

1  PT1HOU,  Lord,  my  safety,  thou  my  light, 

J_  What  danger  shall  my  soul  affright? 
Strength  of  my  life !  what  arm  shall  dare 
To  hurt  whom  thou  hast  own'd  thy  care  ? 

2  One  wish,  with  holy  transport  warm, 
My  heart  has  form'd,  and  yet  shall  form; 
One  gift  I  ask,  that  to  my  end 

Fair  Sion's  dome  I  may  attend: 

3  There  joyful  find  a  sure  abode, 
And  view  the  beauty  of  my  God ; 
For  he  within  his  hallow'd  shrine 
My  secret  refuge  shall  assign. 

4  When  thou,  with  condescending  grace, 
Hast  bid  me  seek  thy  shining  face, 
My  heart  reply'd  to  thy  kind  word, 
Thee  will  I  seek,  all-gracious  Lord! 

5  Should  ev'ry  earthly  friend  depart, 
And  nature  leave  a  parent's  heart ; 
My  God,  on  whom  my  hopes  depend, 
Will  be  my  Father  and  my  friend. 

6  Ye  humble  souls,  in  ev'ry  strait, 
On  God  with  sacred  courage  wait : 
His  hand  shall  life  and  strength  afford; 
O  ever  wait  upon  the  Lord. 


345,  346  LORD'S  DAY. 

HYMN  345.  S.  M.    Dr.  Watta's  Lyric*. 

Price's  187.     Hopkins  157. 

Forms  vain  without  Religion. 

1  A  LMIGHTY  Maker,  God! 
J\.  How  wond'rous  is  thy  name  ? 
Thy  glories  how  diffus'd  abroad 

Through  the  creation's  frame  • 

2  Nature,  in  ev'ry  dress, 

Her  humble  homage  pays, 
And  finds  a  thousand  ways  t'  express 
Thine  undissembled  praise. 

3  Mv  soul  would  rise  and  sing 

To  her  Creator  too; 
Fain  would  my  tongue  adore  my  King, 

And  pay  the  worship  due. 
[4  But  pride,  that  busy  sin, 

Spoils  all  that  I  perform, 
Curs'd  pride,  that  creeps  securely  in, 

And  swells  a  haughty  worm.] 

5  Create  my  soul  anew, 

Else  all  my  worship's  vain; 
This  wretched  heart  will  ne'er  be  true, 
Until  'tis  form'd  again. 

6  Let  joy  and  worship  spend 

The  remnant  of  my  days, 
And  to  my  God  my  soul  ascend, 
In  sweet  perfumes  of  praise. 


THE  LORDS  DAY. 

HYMN  346.  8.  8.  6.    Merrick. 

Baltimore  ]G7.    Broadmead  150. 
Zeal  for  the  House  of  God,  and  Delight  in  Worship.  Ps.  CXXii. 

1  rpHE  joyful  morn,  my  God,  is  come, 
A    That  calls  me  to  thy  honour'd  dome, 
Thy  presence  to  adore : 


worship.  34^: 

My  feet  the  summons  shall  attend, 
With  willing  steps  thy  courts  ascend, 
And  tread  the  hallow 'd  floor. 

2  Hither  from  Judah's  utmost  end, 
The  heav'n-protected  tribes  ascend; 

Their  off'rings  hither  bring : 
Here,  eager  to  attest  their  joy, 
In  hymns  of  praise  their  tongues  employ, 

And  hail  th'  immortal  King. 

3  Be  peace  implor'd  by  each  on  thee, 
O  Sion,  while  with  bended  knee 

To  Jacob's  God  we  pray ; 
How  bless'd,  who  calls  himself  thy  friend! 
Success  his  labours  shall  attend, 

And  safety  guard  his  way. 

4  O  mayst  thou,  free  from  hostile  fear, 
Nor  the  loud  voice  of  tumult  hear, 

Nor  war's  wild  wastes  deplore : 
May  plenty  nigh  thee  take  her  stand, 
And  in  thy  courts,  with  lavish  hand, 

Distribute  all  her  store ! 

5  Seat  of  my  friends  and  brethren,  hail! 
How  can  my  tongue,  O  Sion,  fail 

To  bless  thy  lov'd  abode  ? 
How  cease  the  zeal  that  in  me  glows, 
Thy  good  to  seek,  whose  walls  inclose 

The  mansions  of  my  God  * 

HYMN  347.    7s.    D.  Turner. 

AJcester  213.    Feversham  220.     ( 
A  Song  of  praise  to  the  Redeemer.    Psalm  xl.  7,  8. 

1  TTOLY  wonder,  heav'nly  grace, 
XI  Come,  inspire  our  humble  lays, 
While  the  Saviour's  love  we  sing,    - 
Whence  our  hopes  and  comforts  spring. 

2  Man,  involv'd  in  guilt  and  woe, 
Touch'd  his  tender  bosom  so, 
That,  when  justice  death  demands,, 
Forth  the  great  Deliverer  stands; 


348  lord's  day. 

3  Cries  to  God,  "Thy  mercy  show; 
"Lo!  I  come,  thy  will  to  do; 

"I  the  sacrifice  will  be, 

"  Death  shall  plunge  his^dart  in  me." 

4  Though  the  form  of  God  he  bore, 
Great  in  glory,  great  in  pow'r, 
See  him  in  our  flesh  array 'd, 
Lower  than  his  angels  made. 

[5  He  that  heav'n  itself  possess'd, 
Now  an  infant  at  the  breast ! 
Angels  from  the  world  above, 
See  and  sing  th'  amazing  love ! 

6  Through  the  shining  hours  of  day, 
Toil  and  danger  mark  his  way; 
Lonely  mounts,  and  chilling  air, 
Witness  oft  kis  midnight  prayer.] 

7  Now  the  heav'nly  lover  dies! 
Darkness  veils  the  mid-day  skies! 
Angels  round  the  bloody  tree 
Throng,  and  gaze  in  extacy  ! 

[8  Pow'rs  unseen  earth's  bosom  heave, 
Rocks  and  tombs  asunder  cleave ; 
While  the  temple's  rending  veil 
Tells  the  priest  the  awful  tale.] 

9  But  the  third  day's  dawning  come, 
Lo!  the  Saviour  leaves  the  tomb! 
Reascends  his  native  sky, 
Wrhere  he  lives,  no  moi-e  to  die. 

10  On  Ufc  cross  he  builds  his  throne, 
Whence  he  makes  his  glories  known, 
Sends  his  Spirit  down  to  give 
Dying  sinners  grace  to  live. 

HYMN  348.   L.  M.    J.  Stennetf. 

Rowles  73.     Magdalene  214. 
The  Sabbath. 

1     A  NOTHER  six  days'  work  is  done, 
jl\.  Another  sabbath  is  begun ; 
Return,  my  soul,  enjoy  thy  rest, 
Improve  the  day  thy  God  hath  bless'd. 


WORSHIP.  34 

2  Come,  bless  the  Lord,  whose  love  assigns 
So  sweet  a  rest  to  wearied  minds ; 
Provides  an  antepast  of  heav'n, 

And  gives  this  day  the  food  of  seven. 

3  O  that  our  thoughts  and  thanks  may  rise, 
As  grateful  incense  to  the  skies ; 

And  draw  from  heav'n  that  sweet  repose, 
Which  none  but  he  that  feels  it  knows. 

4  This  heav'nly  calm,  within  the  breast, 
Is  the  dear  pledge  of  glorious  rest, 
Which  for  the  church  of  God  remains, 
The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 

5  With  joy,  great  God,  thy  works  we  view, 
In  various  scenes,  both  old  and  new; 
With  praise,  we  think  on  mercies  past; 
With  hope,  we  future  pleasures  taste. 

6  In  holy  duties,  let  the  day 
In  holy  pleasures  pass  away ; 
How  sweet  a  sabbath  thus  to  spend, 
In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end ! 

HYMN  349.    148th. 
Carter  Lane  141 .    Dartmouth  46. 
.9  Hymn  for  Lord's  Day  morning. 

1  A  WAKE,  our  drowsy  souls, 
J\.  Shake  off  each  slothful  band ; 
The  wonders  of  this  day 

Our  noblest  songs  demand : 
Auspicious  morn !  thy  blissful  rays 
Bright  seraphs  hail  in  songs  of  praise. 

2  At  thy  approaching  dawn, 

Reluctant  Death  resign'd 
The  glorious  Prince  of  Life, 

In  dark  domains  confin'd; 
Th'  angelic  host  around  him  bends, 
And  'midst  their  shouts  the  God  ascends. 

3  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord! 

Heav'n  with  hosannas  rings; 

While  earth  in  humbler  strains, 

Thy  praise  responsive  sings : 


350  lord's  day  , 

"  Worthy  art  thou,  who  once  was  slain, 
"  Thro'  endless  years  to  live  and  reign." 

4  Gird  on,  great  God,  thy  sword, 

Ascend  thy  cona'ring  car, 
While  justice,  truth,  and  love, 

Maintain  the  glorious  war  : 
Victorious  thou,  thy  foes  shalt  tread, 
And  sin  and  hell  in  triumph  lead. 

5  Make  bare  thy  potent  arm, 

And  wing  th'  unerring  dart, 
With  salutary  pangs, 

To  each  rebellious  heart : 
Then  dying  souls  for  life  shall  sue, 
Num'rous  as  drops  of  morning  dew. 

HYMN  350.  C.  M.    B . 

Salem  139.    New- York  33. . 
A  Hymn  for  the  Evening  of  the  Lord's  Day, 

1  TJREQUENT  the  day  of  God  returns, 
jl    To  shed  its  quick'ning  beams;   . 
And  yet  how  slow  devotion  burns; 

How  languid  are  its  flames ! 

2  Accept  our  faint  attempts  to  love, 

Our  frailties,  Lord,  forgive ; 
We  would  be  like  thy  saints  above, 
And  praise  thee  while  we  live. 

3  Increase,  O  Lord,  our  faith  and  hope, 

And  fit  us  to  ascend, 
Whe^  the  assembly  ne'er  breaks  up, 
The  sabbath  ne'er  shall  end ; 

4  Where  we  shall  breathe  in  heav'nly  air, 

With  heav'nly  lustre  shine  ; 
Before  the  throne  of  God  appear, 
And  feast  on  love  divine. 

5  Where  we,  in  high  seraphic  strains, 

Shall  all  our  pow'rs  employ  ; 
Delighted  range  th'  ethereal  plains, 
And  take  our  fill  of  joy. 


WORSHIP.  351 

HYMN  351.  C.  M.    Cennick. 

Brighthelmstonc  208.    Providence  College  10. 
Lord's  Day  Evening. 

1  "IITHEN,  O  dear  Jesus,  when  shall  I 

?  ▼     Behold  thee  all  serene ; 
Blest  in  perpetual  sabbath-day, 
Without  a  veil  between  ? 

2  Assist  me,  while  I  wander  here, 

Amidst  a  world  of  cares; 
Incline  my  heart  to  pray  with  love, 

And  then  accept  my  prayers. 
[3  Release  my  soul  from  ev'ry  chain, 

No  more  hell's  captive  led; 
And  pardon  a  repenting  child, 

For  whom  the  Saviour  bled. 

4  Spare  me,  my  God,  O  spare  the  soul, 

That  gives  itself  to  thee; 

Take  all  that  I  possess  below 

And  give  thyself  to  me.] 

5  Thv  Spirit,  O  my  Father,  give, 

1  o  be  my  guide  and  friend, 
To  light  my  path  to  ceaseless  joys, 
To  sabbaths  without  end. 

HYMN  351.  (Second  Part.)  L.  M.  Dr.  Watts. 

Portugal  97.     New  Sabbath  122. 
Lord's  Day  Evening. 

1  T  ORD,  how  delightful  'tis  to  see 
Li  A  whole  assembly  worship  thee ! 
At  once  they  sing,  at  once  they  pray ! 
They  hear  of  heav'n,  and  learn  the  way. 

2  1  have  been  there,  and  still  would  go; 
'Tis  like  a  little  heav'n  below : 

Not  all  that  hell  or  sin  can  say 
Shall  tempt  me  to  forget  this  day. 

3  O  write  upon  my  mem'ry,  Lord, 
The  text  and  doctrine  of  thy  word; 
That  I  may  break  thy  laws  no  more, 
But  love  thee  better  than  before, 


352,  353      HYMNS  BEFORE  PRAYER. 

4  With  thoughts  of  Christ,  and  things  divine, 
Fill  up  this  foolish  heart  of  mine; 
That,  hoping  pardon  through  his  blood, 
I  may  lie  down  and  wake  with  God. 

HYMN  352.  L.  M. 

Gloucester  12.     Lebanon  79. 
The  Eternal  Sabbath.     Heb.  iv.  9. 

1  nnHINE  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love, 

X    But  there's  a  nobler  rest  above; 
To  that  our  lab'ring  souls  aspire 
With  ardent  pangs  of  strong  desire. 

2  No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress, 
Nor  sin,  nor  hell,  shall  reach  the  place; 
No  groans  to  mingle  with  the  songs, 
Which  warble  from  immortal  tongues. 

3  No  rude  alarms  of  raging  foes: 
No  cares  to  break,  the  long  repose ; 
No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun, 
But  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon. 

4  Thine  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love, 
But  there's  a  nobler  rest  above ; 

To  that  our  lab'ring  souls  aspire 
With  ardent  pangs  of  strong  desire. 


HYMNS  BEFORE  PRAYER. 

HYMN  353.  L.  M.     Cowfier. 

Portugal  97.     Langdon  217. 

F.ihcrtation  to  Prayer. 

1  "VWTHAT  various  hindrances  we  meet 

TT     In  coming  to  a  mercy-seat! 
Yet  who,  that  knows  the  worth  of  prayY, 
But  wishes  to  be  often  there  ? 

2  Pray'r  makes  the  darken'd  cloud  withdraw, 
Prav'r  climbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw, 
Gives  exercise  to  faith  and  love, 

Brings  ev'ry  blessing  from  above. 


I 

HYMN'S  BEFORE  PRAYER.  354 

3  Restraining  pray'r,  we  cease  to  fight; 
Pray'r  makes  the  Christian's  armour  bright  j 
And  Satan  trembles  when  he  sees 

The  weakest  saint  upon  his  knees. 

4  While  Moses  stood  w-ith  arms  spread  wide, 
Success  was  found  on  Israel's  side; 

But  when  through  weariness  they  fail'd, 
That  moment  Amalek  prevail'd. 

5  Have  you  no  words !  ah,  think  again, 
Words  flow  apace  when  you  complain, 
And  rill  your  fellow-creature's  ear 
With  the'  sad  tale  of  all  your  care. 

•6  Were  half  the  breath  thus  vainly  spent 
To  heav'n  in  supplication  sent; 
Your  cheerful  songs  would  oft'ner  be, 
"  Hear  what  the  Lord  has  done  for  me !" 
HYMN  354.    7s. 

Cook  ham  36.    Stoel  164. 
I  trill  not  let  thee  go,  except  thou  bl-ss  me.     Gen.  IXXii.  26. 

1  T  i  )RD,  I  cannot  let  thee  go, 
JLi  Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow : 
Do  not  turn  away  thy  face, 
Mine's  an  urgent  pressing  case. 

2  Dost  thou  ask  me  who  I  am  * 

Ah!  my  Lord,  thou  know'st  my  name; 
Yet  the  question  gives  a  plea 
To  support  my  suit  with  thee. 

3  Thou  didst  once  a  wretch  behold, 
In  rebellion  blindly  bold, 

Scom  thy  grace,  thy  power  defy  ;— 
That  poor  rebel,  Lord,  was  I. 

4  Once  a  sinner  near  despair 
Sought  thy  mercy-seat  by  pray'r ; 
Mercy  heard,  and  set  him  free; 
Lord,  that  mercy  came  to  me. 

5  Many  days  have  pass'd  since  then, 
Many  changes  I  have  seen; 

Yet  have  been  upheld  till  now ; 
Who  could  hold  me  up  but  thou  f 


355  HYMNS  BEFORE  PRAYER. 

6  Thou  hast  help'd  in  ev'ry  need; 
This  emboldens  me  to  plead: 
After  so  much  mercy  past, 
Canst  thou  let  me  sink  at  last? 

7  >Jo — I  must  maintain  my  hold, 
'Tis  thy  goodness  makes  me  bold ; 
I  can  no  denial  take, 

When  I  plead  for  Jesus'  sake. 

HYMN  355.  C.  M.    Edmund  Jonea. 

Ludlow  84.    Crowle  3. 

The  successful  Resolve — I  will  go  in  unto  the  King. 

Esther  iv.  16. 

1  Z^lOME,  humble  sinner,  in  whose  breast 
\J  A  thousand  thoughts  revolve ; 
Come,  with  your  guilt  and  fear  opprest, 

And  make  this  last  resolve ; 

2  "  I'll  go  to  Jesus,  though  my  sin 

"  Hath  like  a  mountain  rose; 
"  I  know  his  courts,  I'll  enter  in, 
"  Whatever  may  oppose. 

3  "  Prostrate  I'll  lie  before  his  throne, 

"  And  there  my  guilt  confess ; 

■  I'll  tell  him  I'm  a  wretch  undone 

"  Without  his  sov'reign  grace. 

4  "  I'll  to  the  gracious  King  approach, 

"Whose  sceptre  pardon  gives; 
"  Perhaps  he  may  command  my  touch, 
"  And  then  the  suppliant  lives. 

5  "  Perhaps  he  will  admit  my  plea, 

"Perhaps  will  hear  my  prayer; 
"  But  if  I  perish,  I  will  pray, 
"  And  perish  only  there. 

6  "I  can  but  perish,  if  I  go; 
*      "  I  am  resolv'd  to  try : 

"  For,  if  I  stay  away,  I  know 
"  I  must  for  ever  die. 


HYMNS  BEFORE  PRAYER.   356,  o5f 

7,iflBut  if  I  die  with  mercy  sought, 
"  When  I  the  King  have  tried, 
"  This  were  to  die  (delightful  thought !) 
"As  sinner  never  died." 

HYMN  356.    S.  M. 

Eagle  Street  New  55.    Broderip's  250. 
A  broken  heart,  and  a  bleeding  Saviour.  m 

1  TTNTO  thine  altar,  Lord, 
U    A  broken  heart  I  bring; 

And  wilt  thou  graciously  accept 
Of  such  a  worthless  thing. 

2  To  Christ,  the  bleeding  Lamb, 

My  faith  directs  its  eyes; 
Thou  may'st  reject  that  worthless  thing, 
But  not  his  saci  ilice. 

3  When  he  gave  up  the  ghost, 

The  law  was  satisfy 'd: 
And  now,  to  its  most  rig'rous  claims, 
I  answer,  "  Jesus  died." 

HYMN  357.  L.  M.    Beddome. 

Rippon's  188.    Ulverston  179. 
Holy  Boldness. 

1  QPRINKLED  with  reconciling  blood, 
k5  I  dare  approach  thy  throne,  O  God; 
Thy  face  no  frowning  aspect  wears, 
Thy  hand  no  vengeful  thunder  bears ! 

2  Th'  encircling  rainbow,  peaceful  sign ! 
Doth  with  refulgent  brightness  shine: 
And  while  my  faith  beholds  it  near, 

I  bid  farewell  to  ev'ry  fear. 
S  Let  me  my  grateful  homage  pay ; 
With  courage  sing,  with  fervour  pray; 
And,  though  myself  a  wretch  undone, 
Hope  for  acceptance,  through  thy  Son — 

4  Thy  Son,  who  on  th'  accursed  tree 
Expir'd,  to  set  the  vilest  free ; 


358       HYMNS  BEFORE  PRAYEB. 

On  this  I  build  my  only  claim, 
And  all  I  ask.  is  in  his  name. 

HYMN  358.  8.  8.  6.    J.  Strafihan. 

Chatham  59. 
T/tr  Lord's  Prayer      Matt.  vi.  9—13. 

1  i^|UR  Father,  whose  eternal  sway 
\_f  The  bright  angelic  hosts  obey, 

Oh,  lend  a  pitying  ear, 
When  on  thy  awful  name  we  call, 
And  at  thy  feet  submissive  fall, 

Oh !  condescend  to  hear. 

2  Far  may  thy  glorious  reign  extend, 
May  rebels  "to  thy  sceptre  bend, 

And  yield  to  sov'reign  love: 
May  we  take  pleasure  to  fulfil 
The  sacred  dictates  of  thy  will, 

As  angels  do  above. 

3  From  thy  kind  hand  each  temp'ral  good, 
Our  raiment  and  our  daily  food, 

In  rich  abundance  come: 
Lord,  give  us  still  a  fresh  supply : 
If  thou  withhold  thy  hand,  we  die, 

And  fill  the  silent' tomb. 

4  Pardon  our  sins,  O  God!  that  rise 
And  call  for  vengeance  from  the  skies; 

And  while  we  are  forgiv'n, 
Grant  that  revenge  may  never  rest, 
And  malice  harbour  in  that  breast, 

That  feels  the  love  of  heav'n. 

5  Protect  us  in  the  dang'rous  hour, 
And  from  the  wily  tempter's  power, 

Oh  !  set  our  spirits  free : 
And  if  temptation  should  assail, 
May  mighty  grace  o'er  all  prevail, 

And  lead  our  hearts  to  thee. 

6  Thine  is  the  pow'r;  to  thee  belongs 
The  constant  tribute  of  our  songs, 

All  glory  to  thy  name : 


HYMNS  BEFORE  SERMON.      359,  360 

Let  every  creature  join  our  lays, 
In  one  resounding  act  of  praise, 
Thy  wonders  to  proclaim. 


HYMNS  BEFORE  SERMON. 

HYMN  359.  L.  M.    Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

Portugal  97.     Wareham  117. 
To  be  Sung  between  Prayer  and  Sermon 

1""W17~HERE  two  or  three  with  sweet  accord, 
▼  T     "Obedient  to  their  sovereign  Lord, 
"  Meet  to  recount  his  acts  of  grace, 
"And  offer  solemn  pray'r  and  praise; 

2  "  There,"  says  the  Saviour,  "  will  I  be, 
"Amid  this  little  company; 

"  To  them  unveil  my  smiling  face, 

"  And  shed  my  glories  round  the  place." 

3  We  meet  at  thy  command,  dear  Lord, 
Relying  on  thy  faithful  word: 

Now  send  thy  Spirit  from  above, 
Now  fill  our  hearts  with  heav'nly  love. 

HYMN  360.  C.  M. 

Great  Milton  212.    Condescension  11G. 

ICor.  iii.  6,7. 


ii*, 


vain  Apollo's  silver  tongue, 
And  Paul's,  with  strains  profound, 
Diffuse  among  the  list'ning  throng 
The  Gospel's  gladd'ning  sound. 

Jesus,  the  work  is  wholly  thine 

To  form  the  heart  anew ; 
Now  let  thy  sov 'reign  grace  divine 

Each  stubborn  soul  subdue. 


361  HYMNS  BEFORE  SERMON. 

HYMN  361.  (First  Part.)  112th.  Fawcctt. 

UffcuJm93.    Carey's  11.     Iloxton's  121. 
Before  Sermon. 

1  npHY  presence,  gracious  God,  afford, 

JL    Prepare  us  to  receive  thy  word : 
Now  let  thy  voice  engage  our  ear, 
And  faith  be  mix'd  with  what  we  hear: 

CHORUS. 

Thus,  Lord,  thy  waiting  servants  bless, 
And  crown  thy  Gospel  with  success. 

2  Distracting  thoughts  and  cares  remove, 
And  fix  our  hearts  and  hopes  above ; 
With  food  divine  may  we  be  fed, 
And  satisfied  with  living  bread: 

Chor.    Thus,  Lord,  &c. 

3  To  us  the  sacred  word  apply, 
With  sov'reign  pow'r  and  energy: 
And  may  we,  in  thy  faith  and  fear, 
Reduce  to  practice  what  we  hear: 

Chor.    Thus,  Lord,&c. 

4  Father,  in  us  thy  Son  reveal ; 
Teach  us  to  know  and  do  thy  will : 
Thy  saving  pow'r  and  love  display, 
And  guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day  : 

Chor.    Thus,  Lord,  &c. 
HYMN  361.  (Second  Part.)  L.  M. 

Rippon's  188.    Paul's  246.     Gould's  272. 
Longing  for  the  Presence  and  Blessing  of  God.  1  Sam.  vii.9. 

1  ~¥  OOK  from  on  high,  great  God,  and  see 
JLi  Thy  saints  lamenting  after  thee  : 
We  sigh,  we  languish,  and  complain; 
Revive  thy  gracious  work  again. 

2  To-day  thy  cheering  grace  impart, 
Bind  up  and  heal  the  broken  heart; 
Our  sins  subdue,  our  souls  restore* 
And  let  our  foes  prevail  no  more. 


HYMNS  BEFORE  SERMON.  362,  363 

3  Thy  presence  in  thy  house  afford, 
To  ev'ry  heart  apply  thy  word; 
That  sinners  may  their  clanger  see, 
And  now  begin  to  mourn  for  thee. 

HYMN  362.  C.  M.    Beddome. 

Bath  Chapel  26.     Michael's  119. 
The  Freeness  of  the  Gospel. 

1  TTOW  free  and  boundless  is  the  grace 
Jrt  Of  our  redeeming  God, 
Extending  to  the  Greek  and  Jew, 

And  men  of  ev'ry  blood ! 

2  The  mightiest  king,  and  .meanest  slave, 

"May  his  rich  mercy  taste; 
He  bids  the  beggar  and  the  prince 
Unto  the  Gospel  feast. 

3  None  are  excluded  thence,  but  those 

Who  do  themselves  exclude; 
Welcome  the  learned  and  polite, 
The  ignorant  and  rude. 

4  Come,  then,  ye  men  of  ev'ry  name, 

Of  ev'ry  rank  and  tongue; 
What  you  are  willing  to  receive 
Doth  unto  you  belong. 

HYMN  363.  7s. 

Stoel  164.    Cookham  36. 
A  Blessing  humbly  requested. 

1  T  ORD,  we  come  before  thee  now, 
JLi  At  thy  feet  we  humbly  bow ; 

O  !  do  not  our  suit  disdain; 

Shall  we  seek  thee,  Lord,  in  vain? 

2  In  thy  own  appointed  way, 
Now  we  seek  thee,  here  we  stay ; 
Lord,  from  hence  we  would  not  go, 
Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow. 

3  Send  some  message  from  thy  word, 
That  may  joy  and  peace  afford; 

O 


364,  365  worship. 

Let  thy  Spirit  now  impart 

Full  sah  ation  to  each  heart. 
4  Grant  that  all  may  seek  and  find 

Thee  a  God  supremely  kind; 

Heal  the  sick,  the  captive  free; 

Let  us  all  rejoice  in  thee. 

HYMN  364.    L.  M. 

Portugal  97.     Horsley  205.     Gould's  272. 
Pool  of  Bcthcsda.     John  v  2—4. 

1  TTOW  long,  thou  faithful  God,  shall  I 
IX  Here  in  thy  ways  forgotten  lie? 

When  shall  the  means  of  healing  be 
The  channels  of  thy  grace  to  me? 

2  Sinners  on  ev'ry  side  step  in, 

And  wash  away  their  pain  and  sin; 
But  I,  an  helpless  sin-sick  soul, 
Still  lie  expiring  at  the  pool. 

3  Thou  cov'nant  angel,  swift  come  down, 
To-day  thine  own  appointments  crown; 
Thy  pow'r  into  the  means  infuse, 

And  give  them  now  their  sacred  use. 

4  Thou  seest  me  lying  at  the  pool, 

I  would,  thou  know'st  I  would,  be  whole; 
Oh,  let  the  troubled  waters  move, 
And  minister  thy  healing  love. 

HYMN  365.  8.  7.  4.     Tofdady's  Collection. 

Helmsley  -2-23.     Painswick  162. 
Prayer  fjr  Minister  and  People. 

1  T|EAREST  Saviour,  help  thy  servant 

JLr   To  proclaim  thy  wond'rous  love! 

Pour  thy  grace  upon  this  people, 
That  thy  truth  they  may  approve: 

Bless,  O  bless  them, 

From  thy  shining  courts  above. 
ow  thy  gracious  word  invites  them 
To  partake  the  Gospel-feast ; 


HYMNS  BEFORE  SERMON.  366,  367 

Let  thy  Spirit  sweetly  draw  them ; 

Ev'ry  soul  be  Jesus'  guest ! 
O  receive  us, 
Let  us  find  the  promis'd  rest. 

HYMN  366.    L.  M. 

Islington  40.     Lebanon  79. 
Casting  the  Gospd-nit.     Luke  v.  5.    John  xxi.  6. 

1  "VTOW  while  the  Gospel-net  is  cast, 
J3l  Do  thou,  O  Lord,  the  effort  own ; 
From  num'rous  disappointments  past, 
Teach  us  to  hope  in  thee  alone. 

2  May  this  be  a  much-favour'd  hour, 
To  souls  in  Satan's  bondage  led; 

O  clothe  thy  word  with  sov'reign  pow'r, 
To  break  the  rocks,  and  raise  the  dead ! 

3  To  mourners  speak  a  cheering  word, 
On  seeking  souls  vouchsafe  to  shine; 
Let  poor  backsliders  be  restor'd, 
And  all  thy  saints  in  praises  join. 

£4  O  hear  our  pray'r,  and  give  us  hope, 
That,  when  thy  voice  shall  call  us  home, 
Thou  still  wilt  raise  a  people  up 
To  love  and  praise  thee  in  our  room.] 

HYMN  367.  S.  M.    Beddome. 

Harborough  14-2.    Wirksworth  158. 
He  beheld  the  City,  and  ice^t  over  it.    John  xtx.  41. 

1  T|ID  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep, 
_Lr  And  shall  our  cheeks  be  dry  ? 
Let  floods  of  penitential  grief 

Burst  forth  from  ev'ry  eye. 

2  The  Son  of  God  in  tears, 

Angels  with  wonder  see ! 
Be  thou  astonish'd  O  my  soul, 
He  shed  those  tears  for  thee. 

3  He  wept  that  we  might  weep; 

Eacn.  sm  demands  a  tear; 


368,369  worship. 

In  hcav'n  alone  no  sin  is  found, 
And  there's  no  weeping  there. 

HYMN  368.    8.  7.  4. 

Rebniley  2-23.    Lewes  63. 

Jl  blessing  mjuested. 

1  flOME,  thou  soul-transforming  Spirit, 
\J  Bless  the  sower  and  the  seed; 

Let  each  heart  thy  grace  inherit, 

Raise  the  weak,  the  hungry  feed  : 
From  the  Gospel 
Now  supply  thy  people's  need. 

2  O  may  all  enjoy  the  blessing, 

Which  thy  word's  design  d  to  give: 
Let  us  all,  thy  love  possessing, 

Joyfully  the  truth  receive; 
And  for  "ever 
To  thy  praise  and  glory  live. 

HYMN  369.    145th. 

Bethesda  112.     Carmarthan  New  35. 
Blind  Bartimcus.    Luke  xviii.  35—38. 

1  O INFUL,  and  blind,  and  poor, 
^  And  lost  without  thy  grace, 
Thy  mercy  1  implore, 

And  wai't  to  see  thy  face: 
Begging  1  sit  by  the  way  side, 
And  long  to  know  the  crucify'd. 

2  Jesus,  attend  my  cry, 

Thou  Son  of  David,  hear; 
If  now  thou  passest  by, 

Stand  still,  and  calf  me  near; 
The  darkness  from  my  heart  remove, 
And  show  me,  now,  thy  pard'ning  love. 


HYMNS  BEFORE  SERMON.  370,  371 

HYMN  370.  L.  M.    Beddome. 

Coomb's  45.     Islington  40. 
Thy  kingdom  come.     Matt.  vi.  10. 

1  A  SCEND  thy  throne,  Almighty  King, 
J\.  And  spread  thy  glories  all  abroad; 
Let  thine  own  arm  salvation  bring, 
And  be  thou  known  the  gracious  God. 

2  Let  millions  bow  before  thy  seat; 
Let  humble  mourners  seek  thy  face, 
Bring  daring  rebels  to  thy  feet, 
Subdu'd  by  thy  victorious  grace. 

3  O,  let  the  kingdoms  of  the  world 
Become  the  kingdoms  of  the  Lord; 
Let  saints  and  angels  praise  thy  name, 
Be  thou  through  heaven  and  earth  ador'd. 

HYMN  371.  L.  M.  • 

Wareham  117.     Green's  Hundred  89. 
EzekicVs  Vision  of  the  dry  Bones.     Ezek.  xxxvii.  3. 

1  T  OOK  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye 
ii  See  Adam's  race  in  ruin  lie; 

Sin  spreads  its  trophies  o'er  the  ground, 
And  scatters  slaughter'd  heaps  around, 

2  And  can  these  mould'ring  corpses  live  ? 
And  can  these  perish 'd  bones  revive? 
That,  mighty  God,  to  thee  is  known; 
That  wond'rous  work  is  all  thy  own. 

3  Thy  ministers  are  sent  in  vain 
To  prophesy  upon  the  slain ; 

In  vain  they  call,  in  vain  they  cry, 
Till  thine  Almighty  aid  is  nigh. 

4  But  if  thy  Spirit  deign  to  breathe, 

Life  spreads  thro'  all  the  realms  of  death; 
Dry  bones  obey  thy  pow'rful  voice; 
They  move,  they  waken,  they  rejoice. 

5  So,  when  thy  trumpet's  awful  sound 

Shall  shake  the  heav'ns,  and  rend  the  ground, 
Dead  saints  shall  from  their  tombs  arise, 
And  spring  to  life  beyond  the  skies. 


(  372,  373,  374  ) 


HYMNS  AFTER  SERMON. 

HYMN  372.    C.  M. 

Bath  Chapel  26.     New-York  33. 
The  Parable  of  the  Soicer.     Matt.  iiii.  3—23. 

1  l\JOW,  Lord,  the  heav'nly  seed  is  sown, 
.13!    Be  it  thy  servants'  care 

Thy  heav'nly  blessing  to  bring  down, 
By  humble  fervent  pray'r. 

2  In  vain  we  plant,  without  thine  aid, 

And  water  too  in  vain ; 
Lord  of  the  harvest,  God  of  grace, 
Send  down  thy  heav'nly  rain. 

3  Then  shall  our  cheerful  hearts  and  tongues 

Begin  this  song  divine ; 
"Thou,  Lord,  hast  giv'n  the  rich  increase, 
"  And  be  the  glory  thine." 

HYMN  373.   148th.    Newton. 

Betheada  112.    Eagle  Street  16. 

1  i~|N  what  has  now  been  sown, 
\J  Thy  blessing,  Lord,  bestow; 
The  power  is  thine  alone 

To  make  it  spring  and  grow: 
Do  thou  the  gracious  harvest  raise,  _ 
And  thou,  alone,  shalt  have  the  praise. 

HYMN  374.  L.  M. 

Denbigh  54.    Rowles  73. 

The  Spread  of  the  Gospel.    Matt.  vi.  10. 

1  FTIO  distant  lands  thy  Gospel  send, 
JL    And  thus  thy  empire  wide  extend: 
To  Gentile,  Turk,  and  stubborn  Jew, 
Thou  King  of  Grace!  salvation  show. 


HYMNS  AFTER  SERMON.  675, 

2  Where'er  thy  sun  or  light  arise, 
Thy  name,  O  God'  immortalize: 
May  nations  yet  unborn  confess 
Thy  wisdom,  pow'r,  and  righteousness. 

HYMN  375.    C.  M. 

Bedford  91 .    Abridge  20-2. 
Duties  and  Privileges.     Jude  20.  21. 

1  "V^THILE  sinners,  who  presume  to  bear 

If     The  Christian's  sacred  name, 
Throw  up  the  reins  to  ev'ry  lust, 
And  glory  in  their  shame; 

2  Ye  saints  preserv'd  in  Christ,  and  call'd, 

Detest  their  impious  ways, 

And  on  the  basis  of  your  faith 

An  heav'nly  temple  raise. 

3  Upon  the  Spirit's  promis'd  aid 

Depend  from  day  to  day, 
And,  while  he  breathes  his  quick'ning  gale 
Adore,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

4  Preserve  unquench'd  your  love  to  God, 

And  let  the  flame  arise, 
And  higher  still  and  higher  blaze, 
Till  it  ascend  the  skies. 

5  With  a  transporting  joy  expect 

The  grace  your  Lord  shall  give, 
When  all  his  saints  shall  from  his  hands 
Their  crowns  of  life  receive. 

HYMN  376.  C.  M.     Tofilady's  Collection. 

Grove  House  143.    Foster  96.    Salem  139. 
.Vow  is  the  accepted  Time. 

1  i"lOME,  guilty  souls,  and  flee  away 
\J  To  Christ,  and  heal  your  wounds ; 
This  is  the  welcome  gospel-day, 

Wherein  free  grace  abounds. 

2  God  lov'd  the  church,  and  gave  his  Son 

To  drink  the  cup  of  wrath; 


376, 377  worship. 

And  Jesus  says  he'll  cast  out  none 
That  come  to  him  by  faith. 

HYMN  376.  (Second  Part.)  L.  M. 

Paul's  246.     Gould's  272. 
The  convinced  Sinner  encouraged. 

1  VMTHO  is  the  trembling  sinner,  who 

f  T  That  owns  eternal  death  his  due? 
Who  mourns  his  sin,  his  guilt,  his  thrall, 
And  docs  on, God  for  mercy  call? 

2  Peace,  troubled  soul,  dismiss  thy  fear, 
Hear,  Jesus  speaks,  be  of  good' cheer; 
Upon  his  cleansing  grace  rely, 

And  thou  shalt  never,  never  die. 

HYMN  377.  L.  M.    Dr.  S.  Stennett.  , 

Angel's  Hymn  CO.    Paul's  246. 
Acceptance  through  Christ  alone.    John  xiv.  6. 

1  TJTOW  shall  the  sons  of  men  appear, 
XI  Great  God,  before  thine  awful  bar  . 
How  may  the  guilty  hope  to  find 
Acceptance  with  th'  eternal  Mind? 

2  Not  vows,  nor  groans,  nor  broken  cries* 
Not  the  most  costly  sacrifice, 

Not  infant  blood,  profusely  spilt, 
Will  expiate  a  sinner's  guilt. 

3  Thy  blood,  dear  Jesus,  thine  alone, 
Hath  sov'reign  virtue  to  atone: 
Here  we  will  rest  our  only  plea, 
When  we  approach,  great  God,  to  thee 

HYMN  377.   (Second  Part.)    7s. 

Cookham  36.     Stoel  164.     Hotham  224. 
The  Pleasures  of  Religion. 

1  ^TIIIS  religion  that  can  give 

JL    Sweetest  pleasures  while  we  live; 
'Tis  religion  must  supply 
Solid  comfort  when  we  die. 


«YMNS  AFTER  SERMON.      378,  379,  380 

2  After  death,  its  joys  will  be 
Lasting  as  eternity! 
Be  the  living  God  'my  friend, 
Then  my  bliss  shall  never  end. 

HYMN  378.    L.  M. 

Rowles  73.     Portugal  97. 
Habakkuk  iii.  17,  18. 

1  TS  Jesus  mine !  I'm  now  prepar'd 

I   To  meet  with  what  I  thought  most  hard; 
Yes,  let  the  winds  of  trouble  blow, 
And  comforts  melt  away  like  snow; 

2  No  blasted  trees  of  failing  crops 
Can  hinder  my  eternal  hopes ; 

Though  creatures  change,  the  Lord's  the 
Then  let  me  triumph  in  his  name.       [same, 

HYMN  379.    7s. 

Deptford  124.     Turin  244. 
Help.    Hosea  xiii.  9. 

SELF-DESTROY'D,  for  help  I  pray; 
Help  me,  Saviour,  from  above; 
Help  me  to  believe,  obey  ; 
Help  me  to  repent,  and  love ; 
Help  to  keep  the  graces  giv'n, 
Help  me  quite  from  hell  to  heav'n. 

HYMN  380.   CM. 

Abridge  201.    Grove  House  143. 
Fcliz  trembling.     Acts  xxiv.  24,  25. 

1  QEE  Felix,  cloth'd  with  pomp  and  pow'r, 
k^  See  his  resplendent  bride, 

Attend  to  hear  a  pris'ner  preach 
The  Saviour  crucify 'd. 

2  He  well  describes  who  Jesus  was, 

His  glories  and  his  love, 
How  he  obey'd  and  bled  below, 
And  reigns  and  pleads  above, 
o  2 


381, 382  worship. 

3  Felix  up  starts,  and  trembling  cries, 
"  Go,  for  this  time,  away ; 
n  I'll  hear  thee  on  these  points  again, 
"  On  some  convenient  day."    , 
•t  Attention  to  the  words  of  life 
Let  Felix  thus  adjourn ; 
Lord,  let  us  make  these  .solemn  truths 
Our  first  and  last  concern. 

HYMN  381.    S.  M. 

Eagle  Street  New  55.    Vermont  134. 
Jabez's  Player.     1  Chron.  iv.  9, 10. 

1  "  f\  THAT  the  Lord  indeed 

\J  "  Would  me,  his  servant,  bless, 
"  From  ev'ry  evil  shield  my  head, 
"And  crown  my  paths  with  peace! 

2  "Be  his  almighty  hand 

"  My  helper  and  my  guide, 
"Till  with  his  saints  in  Canaan's  land 
"  My  portion  he  divide." 

HYMN  382.  (First  Part.)  C.  M. 

Brighthelmstone  208.    Ann's  58. 

Desiring  to  walk  in  the.  Way  of  Holiness  to  Happiness* 

Psalm  Ixxxiv.  8. 

1  T  ORD  God,  omnipotent  to  bless, 
jLA  My  supplication  hear; 
Guardian  of  Jacob,  to  my  voice 

Incline  thy  gracious  ear. 

2  If  I  have  never  yet  begun 

To  tread  the  sacred  road, 
O  teach  my  wand'ring  feet  the  way 
To  Zion's  blest  abode! 

3  Or,  if  I'm  trav'ling  in  the  path, 

Assist  me  with  thy  strength, 
And  let  me  swift  advances  make, 
And  reach  thine  heav'n  at  length ! 


I 


HYMNS  AFTER  SERMON.  382,  383 

4  My  care,  my  hope,  my  first  request, 
Are  all  compris'd  in  this, 
To  follow  where  thy  saints  have  led, 
And  then  partake  their  bliss. 

HYMN  382.  (Second  Part.)   C.  M. 

Sprague  166.    Bedford  91. 
Good  Hope  of  Interest  united  with  Oratitudi. 

F,  Lord,  in  thy  fair  book  of  life 
My  worthless  name  doth  stand, 
And  in  my  heart  the  law  is  writ 
By  thine  unerring  hand: 

2  I  am  secure  by  grace  divine, 

Of  crowns  above  the  skies; 
And  on  the  road,  from  thy  rich  stores, 
Shall  meet  with  fresh  supplies. 

3  To  thee  in  sweet  melodious  strains 

My  grateful  voice  I'll  raise, 
But  life's  too  short,  my  pow'rs  too  weak, 

To  show  forth  half  thy  praise. 
[4  Had  I  ten  thousand  thousand  tongues, 

Not  one  should  silent  be ; 
Had  I  ten  thousand  thousand  hearts, 

I'd  give  them  all  to  thee. 

HYMN  383.    104th. 

Sussex  70.    Hanover  130. 
Praise  for  Salvation. 

1  f|UR  Saviour  alone  the  Lord  let  us  bless, 
\-J  Who  reigns  on  his  throne,  the  Prince 

of  our  Peace ;  [blood ; 

Who  evermore  saves  us  by  shedding  his 
All  hail,  holy  Jesus,  our  Lord  and  our  God  J 

2  We  thankfully  sing  thy  glory  and  praise, 
Thou  merciful  spring  of  pity  and  grace : 
Thy  kindness  for  ever  to  men  we  will  tell, 
And  say,  Our  dear  Saviour  redeems  us  from 

hell. 


383, 384  worship. 

3  Preserve  us  in  love,  while  here  we  abide  : 

0  never  remove  thy  presence,  nor  hide 
Thy  glorious  salvation,  till  each  of  us  see 
With  joy  the  bless'd  vision  completed  in  thee. 

HYMN  383.  (Second  Part.)   L.  M. 

Portugal  97.     Bredby  165. 
Gratitude  to  Christ. 

1  npO  him  who  on  the  fatal  tree 

JL    Pour'd  out  his  blood,  his  life,  for  me, 
In  grateful  strains  my  voice  I'll  raise, 
And  in  his  service  spend  my  days. 

2  To  list'ning  multitudes  I'll  tell 
How  he  redeem'd  my  soul  from  hell; 
And  how,  reposing  on  his  breast, 

1  lost  my  cares,  and  found  my  rest. 

3  Through  him  my  sins  are  all  forgiv'n, 
He  ever  pleads  my  cause  in  heav'n: 
I'll  build  an  altar  to  his  name, 

And  to  the  world  his  grace  proclaim. 

HYMN  384.  (First  Part.)    C.  M. 

Boston  159.    Miall  240. 
Xot  unto  us.    Psalm  ex  v.  1. 

1  "VTOT  unto  us,  but  thee  alone, 
J3I    Bless'd  Lamb,  be  glory  giv'n: 
Here  shall  thy  praises  be  begun, 

And  carried  on  in  heav'n. 

2  The  hosts  of  spirits  now  with  thee 

Eternal  anthems  sing: 
To  imitate  them  here,  lo !  we 
Our  hallelujahs  bring. 

3  Had  we  our  tongues  like  them  inspir'd, 

Like  theirs  our  songs  should  rise  ; 
Like  them,  we  never  should  be  tir'd, 
But  love  the  sacrifice. 

4  Till  we  the  veil  of  flesh  lay  down, 

Accept  our  weaker  lays; 


HYMNS  AFTER  SERMON.       384,  385,  386 

And  when  we  reach  thy  Father's  throne, 
We'll  give  thee  nobler  praise. 

HYMN  384.  (Second  Part.)    C.  M. 

Cambridge  New  74.    Otford  106.     Missionary  '251. 
Joying1  and  glorying  in  the  Lord. 

1  ~\T^  saints  of  ev'ry  rank,  with  joy, 

X    To  God  your  off'rings  bring; 
Let  towns  and  cities,  hills,  and  vales, 
With  loud  hosannas  ring. 

2  Let  him  receive  the  glory  due 

To  his  exalted  name; 
With  thankful  tongues  and  hearts  inflam'd, 
His  wond'rous  deeds  proclaim. 

3  Praise  him  in  elevated  strains, 

And  make  the  world  to  know, 
How  great  the  Master  whom  you  serve, 
And  yet  how  gracious  too. 

HYMN  385.   8s. 

Locke  49.    Lambeth  57. 
Our  God  for  ever  and  ever.     Psalm  xlviii.  14. 

1  npHIS  God  is  the  God  we  adore, 

A    Our  faithful  unchangeable  friend, 
Whose  love  is  as  large  as  his  pow'r, 
And  neither  knows  measure  nor  end: 

2  'Tis  Jesus,  the  first  and  the  last, 

Whose  Spirit  will  guide  us  safe  home; 
We'll  praise  him  for  all  that  is  past, 
And  trust  him  for  all  that's  to  come. 

HYMN  386.  C.  M.     Cennick. 

Newington  61.     Great  Milton  212. 
Christ  the  burthen  of  the  song. 

1  npHOU  dear  Redeemer,  dying  Lamb, 
A    We  love  to  hear  of  thee; 
No  music's  like  thy  charming  name ; 
Nor  half  so  sweet  can  be. 


387  worship. 

2  O  let  us  ever  hear  thy  voice, 

In  mercy  to  us  speak, 
And  in  our  Priest  we  will  rejoice, 
Thou  great  Melchisedec. 

3  Our  Jesus  shall  be  still  our  theme, 

While  in  this  world  we  stay; 
We'll  sing  our  Jesus'  lovely  name, 
When  all  things  else  decay. 

4  When  we  appear  in  yonder  cloud, 

With  all  thy  favour'd  throng, 
Then  we  will  sing  more  sweet,  more  loud, 
And  Christ  shall  be  our  song. 

HYMN  387.  6.  4. 

Bermondsey  52.    Bridgevvater  261. 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

1  ri  LORY  to  God  on  high ! 
vF  Let  earth  and  skies  reply, 

Praise  ye  his  name: 
His  love  and  grace  adore, 
Who  all  our  sorrows  bore ; 
Sing  aloud  evermore, 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

2  Jesus,  our  Lord  and  God, 
Bore  sin's  tremendous  load, 

Praise  ye  his  name: 
Tell  whal  his  arm  hath  done, 
What  spoils  from  death  he  won ; 
Sing  his  great  name  alone; 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

While  they  around  the  throne 
Cheerfully  join  in  one 

Praising  his  name; 
Those  who  have  felt  his  blood 
Sealing  their  peace  with  God, 
Sound  his  dear  fame  abroad, 

Worthv  the  Lamb. 


HYMNS  AFTER  SERMON.  388,  389 

4  Join,  all  ye  ransom 'd  race, 
Our  holy  Lord  to  bless; 

Praise  ye  his  name : 
In  him  we  will  rejoice, 
And  make  a  joyful  noise, 
Shouting  with  heart  and  voice, 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

5  What  though  we' change  our  place, 
Yet  we  shall  never  cease 

Praising  his  name: 
To  him  our  songs  we  bring, 
Hail  him  our  gracious  King, 
And  without  ceasing  sing, 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

6  Then  let  the  hosts  above, 
In  realms  of  endless  love, 

Praise  his  dear  name : 
To  him  ascribed  be 
Honour  and  majesty, 
Through  all  eternity: 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

HYMN  388.  L.  M.    Hart. 

Lebanon  79.    Horsley  205.    Manning  245. 
At  Dismission. 

1  T.ISMISS  us  with  thy  blessing,  Lord, 
JLf  Help  us  to  feed  upon  thy  word; 
All  that  has  been  amiss  forgive, 

And  let  thy  truth  within  us  live. 

2  Though  we  are  guilty,  thou  art  good, 
Wash  all  our  works  in  Jesus'  blood ; 
Give  ev'ry  fetter'd  soul  release, 
And  bid  us  all  depart  in  peace. 

HYMN  389.    8.7.4. 

Helmsley  223.    Westbury51. 

Jit  Dismission. 

1  X  ORD,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing, 
JLi  Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace; 


390  WORSHIP. 

Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace: 
O  refresh  us ! 
Traveling  through  this  wilderness. 

2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 

For  thy  Gospel's  joyful  sound; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 

In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound: 
May  thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found ! 

3  So,  whene'er  the  signal's  given 

Us  from  earth  to  call  away ; 
Borne  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven, 

Glad  to  leave  our  cumbrous  clay, 
May  we  ready 
Rise,  and  reign  in  endless  day ! 

HYMN  390.   CM. 

Bath  Chapel  26.    Brighthelmstone  208. 
Sanctification  and  Growth.     Heb.  xiii.  20,  21. 

1  1\TOW  may  the  God  of  peace  and  love, 
J3I    Who  from  th'  impris  ning  grave 
Restor'd  the  Shepherd  of  the  sheep 

Omnipotent  to  save. 

2  Through  the  rich  merits  of  that  blood, 

Which  he  on  Calv'ry  spilt, 
To  make  th'  eternal  cov'nant  sure, 
On  which  our  hopes  are  built, 

3  Perfect  our  souls  in  ev'ry  grace 

T'  accomplish  all  his  will, 
And  all  that's  pleasing  in  his  sight 
Inspire  us  to  fulfil? 

4  For  the  great  Mediator's  sake, 

We  ev'ry  blessing  pray: 
With  glory  let  his  name  be  crown'd 
Through  heav'n's  eternal  day ! 


HYMNS  AFTER  SERMON.      391,  392,  393 

HYMN  391.  L.  M. 

Islington  40.     Lebanon  79. 
The  Peace  of  God  shall  keep,  4-c.     Phil.  iv.  7. 

1  FTHHE  peace  which  God  alone  reveals, 

J.    And  by  his  word  of  grace  imparts, 
Which  only  the  believer  feels, 
Direct,  and  keep,  and  cheer  our  hearts. 

2  And  may  the  holy  Three  in  One, 
The  Father,  Word,  and  Comforter, 
Pour  an  abundant  blessing  down 
On  ev'ry  soul  assembled  here ! 

HYMN  392.  8.  7.    Newton. 

Welsh  210.    Jewin-Street  222. 
May  the  Grace,  &c.    2  Cor.  xiii.  14. 

AY  the  Grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour, 


M 


And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favour, 
Rest  upon  us  from  above ! 

2  Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 

With  each  other  and  the  Lord; 

And  possess  in  sweet  communion, 

Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 


DOXOLOGIES. 

HYMN  393.  C.  M. 

Grove  House  143.    Condescension  116. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Who  made  the  earth  and  heav'n, 
Of  equal  dignity  possess'd, 
_  Be  equal  honours  giv'n. 


394,  395,  396,  397    doxologijis. 

HYMN  394.  S.  M.     Beddomc. 

Aynhoe  lO-.     Price's  137. 

TO  thee,  eternal  Three, 
In  will  and  essence  One, 
Be  universal  honours  paid, 
Co-equal  honours  done. 

HYMN  395.  L.  M.     B/i.  Ken. 

Magdalene  314     Old  Hundred  100. 

PRAISE  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow; 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heav'nly  host; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

HYMK  396.  104th. 

I  70.     Hanover  130. 

GIVE  glory  to  (iod,  ye  children  of  men, 
And  publish  abroad,  again  and  again, 
The  Son's  glorious  merit,  the  Father's  free 

grace, 
The  gifts  of  the  Spirit  to  Adam's  lost  race. 

HYMN  397.  (First  Part.)  8.  7.  4.  Measure. 
Helmsley  223. 

FATHER,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit, 
Thou  the  God  whom  we  adore; 
May  we  all  thy  love  inherit; 
To  thine  image  us  restore; 
Vast  eternal ! 
Praises  to  thee  evermore. 

HYMN  397.  (Second  Part.)  8.  8.  6.  Measure. 

Baltimore  1G7.     Broadmead  150. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Be  praise  amid  the  heav'nly  host, 
And  in  the  church  below, 
From  whom  all  creatures  drew  their  breath, 
By  whom  redemption  bless'd  the  earth, 
From  whom  all  comforts  flow. 


(398) 


THE  WORLD. 

HYMN  398.  L.  M.    Blackmore. 

Portugal  97.    Greta's  Hundred  89. 
The  Vanity  of  tarthhi  Things. 

1  "VTK7H  AT  are  possessions,  fame,  and  pow'r, 

▼  ▼     The  boasted  splendour  of  the  great? 
What  gold,  which  dazzled  eyes  adore, 
And  seek  with  endless  toils  and  sweat? 

2  Express  their  charms,  declare  their  use, 
That  we  their  merit  may  desciy ; 

Tell  us  what  good  they  can  produce, 
Or  what  important  wants  supply. 

3  If  wounded  with  the  sense  of  sin, 
To  them  for  pardon  we  should  pray, 
Will  they  restore  our  peace  within, 
And  wash  our  guilty  stains  away? 

4  Can  they  celestial  life  inspire, 
Nature  with  pow'r  divine  renew, 
With  pure  and  sacred  transports  fire 
Our  bosom,  and  our  lusts  subdue  ? 

5  When  with  the  pangs  of  death  we  strive, 
And  yield  all  comforts  here  for  lost, 
Will  they  support  us,  will  they  give 
Kind  succour  when  we  need  it'  most  ? 

6  When  at  th'  Almighty's  awful  bar, 
To  hear  our  final  doom  we  stand, 
Can  they  incline  the  Judge  to  spare, 
Or  wrest  the  vengeance  from  his  hand? 

7  Can  they  protect  us  from  despair, 
From  the  dark  reign  of  death  and  hell, 
Crown  us  with  bliss,  and  throne  us  where 
The  just,  in  joys  immortal,  dwell? 

8  Sinners,  your  idols  we  despise, 

If  these  reliefs  they  cannot  grant : 


399,  400  THE  WORLD. 

Why  should  we  such  delusions  prize, 
And  pine  in  everlasting  want? 

HYMN  399.  C.  M.     Dr.  S.  Stennetb. 

New- York  33.     Providence  College  10. 
Vanity  of  the  World.     Psalm  iv.  6. 

1  TN  vain  the  gkldy  world  inquires, 
JL  Forgetful  of  their  God, 

"  Who  will  supply  our  vast  desires, 
"  Or  show  us  any  good  ?" 

2  Through  the  wide  circuit  of  the  earth 

Their  eager  wishes  rove, 
In  chase  ot  honour,  wealth,  and  mirth, 
The  phantoms  of  their  love. 

3  But  oft  these  shadowy  joys  elude 

Their  most  intense  pursuit  : 
Or,  if  they  seize  the  fancied  good, 
There's  poison  in  the  fruit. 

4  Lord,  from  this  world  call  off  my  love, 

Set  my  affections  right; 
Bid  me  aspire  to  joys  above, 
And  walk  no  more  by  sight. 

5  O  let  the  glories  of  thy  face 

Upon  my  bosom  shine; 
Assur'd  of  thy  forgiving  grace, 
My  joys  will  be  divine. 

HYMN  400.  C.  M.    Needham. 

Tunbridgc  103.     Abridge  201. 
The  rich  Fool  surprised.    Luke  xii.  16—22. 

1  TkELUDED  souls!  who  think  to  find 
JLf  A  solid  bliss  below : 
Bliss !  the  fair  flow'r  of  paradise, 
On. earth  can  never  grow. 
'2  See  how  the  foolish  wretch  is  pleas'd 
T'  increase  his  worldly  store ; 
Too  scanty  now  he  finds  his  barns, 
And  covets  room  for  more. 


THE  WORLD.  401. 

3  "What  shall  I  do?"  distress'd  he  cries — 

"This  scheme  will  I  pursue  : 
"My  scanty  barns  shall  now  come  down, 
"  I'll  build  them  large  and  new. 

4  "  Here  will  I  lay  my  fruits,  and  bid 

"  My  soul  to  take  its  ease  : 
"Eat,  drink,  be  glad;  my  lasting  store 
"Shall  give  what  joys  I  please." 

5  Scarce  had  he  spoke,  when,  lo!  from  heav'n 

Th'  Almighty  made  reply ; 
"For  whom  dost  thou  provide,  thou  fool? 
"  This  night  thyself  shalt  die." 

6  Teach  me,  my  God,  all  earthly  joys 

Are  but  an  empty  dream : 

And  may  I  seek  my  bliss  alone, 

In  thee  the  good'  supreme ! 

HYMN  401.   CM. 

Charniouth  23.     Bangor  231. 

The  whole  World  no  compensation  for  the  loss  of  one  Soul. 

Mark  viii.  36. 

1  T  ORD,  shall  we  part  with  gold  for  dross, 
JLi  WitH  solid  good  for  show  ? 

Outlive  our  bliss,  and  mourn  our  loss 
In  everlasting  woe? 

2  Let  us  not  lose  the  living  God 

For  one  short  dream  of  joy; 
With  fond  embrace  cling  to  a  clod, 
And  fling  all  heav'n  away. 

3  Vain  world,  thy  weak  attempts  forbear; 

We  all  thy  charms  defy; 
And  rate  our  precious  souls  too  dear 
For  all  thy  wealth  to  buy. 

HYMN  402.  L.  M.    Dr.  Watts' s  Lyrics, 

Lebanon  79.     Manning  245. 
The  Farewell. 


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EAD  be  my  heart  to  all  below, 
Te  mortal"  joys  and  mortal  cares; 


403  THE  CHURCH. 

To  sensual  bliss  that  charms  us  so, 
Be  dark,  mine  eyes,  and  deaf,  my  ears. 

2  Lord,  I  renounce  my  carnal  taste 
Of  the  fair  fruit  that  sinners  prize: 
Their  paradi.se  shall  never  waste 
One  thought  of  mine,  but  to  despise. 

3  All  earthly  joys  are  ovcrweigh'd 
With  mountains  of  vexatious  care; 
And  whore's  the  sweet  that  is  not  laid 
A  bait  to  some  destructive  snai*e? 

4  Begone,  for  ever,  mortal  things ! 
Thou  mighty  mole-hill,  earth,  farewell! 
Angels  aspire  on  lofty  wings, 

And  leave  the  globe  for  ants  to  dwell. 

5  Come,  heav'n,  and  fill  my  vast  desires; 
My  soul  pursues  the  sovereign  good  : 
She  was  all  made  of  heav'nly  fires, 
Nor  can  she  live  on  meaner  food. 


THE  GOSPEL  CHURCH. 

HYMN  403.    CM. 

New- York  33.     Maidstone  19C. 

The  Church  described;  or,  The  Stability  and  Glory  of  Si<m. 
Cant.  vii.  10. 

1  DAY,  who  is  she  that  looks  abroad 
O  Like  the  sweet  blushing  dawn. 
When  with  her  living  light  she  paints 

The  dew-drops  of  the  lawn? 

2  Fair  as  the  moon  when  in  the  skies, 

Serene  her  throne  she  guides, 
And  o'er  the  twinkling  stars  supreme 
In  full  orb'd  glory  rides; 

3  Clear  as  the  sun,  when  from  the  east, 

Without  a  cloud,  he  springs, 


THE  CHURCH.  404 

And  scatters  boundless  light  and  heat 
From  his  resplendent  wings; 

4  Tremendous  as  an  host  that  moves 

Majestically  slow, 
With  banners  wide  displayed,  all  arm'd, 
All  ardent  for  the  foe ! 

5  This  is  the  church  by  heav'n  array 'd 

With  strength  and  grace  divine  ; 
Thus  shall  she  strike  Tier  foes  with  dread, 
And  thus  her  glories  shine. 

HYMN  404.    L.  M.     Steele. 

Derby  16$     Wells  Row  98. 
Tht  Presence  of  Christ,  the  Joy  of  his  People. 

1  PTnHE  wond'ring  nations  have  beheld 

A    The  sacred  prophecy  fulfill 'd; 
And  angels  hail  the  glorious  morn 
That  show'd  the  great  Messiah  bora; 

2  The  Prince!  the  Saviour!  long  desir'd, 
Whom  men  foretold,  by  heav'n  inspir'd, 
And  raptur'd  saw  the  blissful  day 

Rise  o'er  the  world  with  healing  ray. 

3  Oft,  in  the  temples  of  his  grace, 
His  saints  behold  his  smiling  face; 
And  oft  have  seen  his  glories  shine 
With  pow'r  and  majesty  divine: 

4  But  soon,  alas  !  his  absence  mourn, 
And  pray  and  wish  his  kind  return ; 
Without  his  life-inspiring  light, 

'Tis  all  a  scene  of  gloomy  night. 

5  Come,  dearest  Lord,  thy  children  cry, 
Our  graces  droop,  our  comforts  die; 
Return,  and  let  thy  glories  rise 
Again,  to  our  admiring  eyes ; 

6  Till,  fill'd  with  light,  and  joy,  and  love, 
Thy  courts  below,  like  those  above, 
Triumphant  hallelujahs  raise, 

And  heav'n  and  earth  resound  thy  praise. 


405,  406  THE  CHURCH. 

HYMN  405.  C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Great  Milton  212.    Exeter  4. 
Asking  the  Way  to  Sion.     Jer.  1.  5. 

1  TNQUIRE,  ye  pilgrims,  for  the  way 
JL  That  leads  to  Sion's  hill, 

And  thither  set  your  steady  face, 
With  a  determin'd  will. 

2  Invite  the  strangers  all  around 

Your  pious  march  to  join; 
And  spread  the  sentiments  you  feel 
Of  faith  and  love  divine. 

3  O  come,  and  to  his  temple  haste, 

And  seek  his  favour  there ; 
Before  his  footstool  humbly  bow, 
And  pour  your  fervent  pray'r! 

4  O  come,  and  join  your  souls  to  God 

In  everlasting  bands ; 
Accept  the  blessings  he  bestows, 
With  thankful  hearts  and  hands. 

HYMN  406.  148th.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Sv.mnin's  44.     Dam-ell's  82. 

Jit  the  forming  a  Church. 

Isa.  lvi.  6,  7.    Matt.  xxi.  13.  and  Eph.  ii.  13. 19. 

1  fl  REAT  Father  of  mankind, 
\Jf  We  bless  that  wondrous  grace, 
Which  could  for  Gentiles  find 
Within  thy  courts  a  place; 

How  kind  the  care 
Our  God  displays, 
For  us  to  raise 
A  house  of  pray'r ! 

2  Though  once  estrang'd  afar, 
We  now  approach  the  throne; 
For  Jesus  brings  us  near, 
And  makes  our  cause  his  own ; 


THE  CHURCH.  407 

Strangers  no  more. 
To  thee  we  come, 
And  find  our  home, 
And  rest  secure. 

3  To  thee  our  souls  we  join, 
And  love  thy  sacred  name; 
No  more  our  own,  but  thine, 
We  triumph  in  thy  claim ; 

Our  Father-King, 
Thy  cov'nant  grace 
Our  souls  embrace, 
Thy  titles  sing. 

4  Here  in  thy  house  we  feast 
On  dainties  all  divine ; 

And,  while  such  sweets  we  taste, 
With  joy  our  faces  shine; 

Incense  shall  rise 

From  flames  of  love, 

And  God  approve 

The  sacrifice. 

5  May  all  the  nations  throng 
To  worship  in  thy  house ; 
And  thou  attend  the  song, 
And  smile  upon  their  vows; 

Indulgent  still 
Till  earth  conspire 
To  join  the  choir 
On  Zion's  hill. 

HYMN  407.  L.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Portugal  97.    Derby  169. 

The  Institution  of  a  Gospel  Ministry  from  Christ. 

Epb.  iv.  8,  11,  12. 

1  T^ATHER  of  mercies,  in  thy  house 
M.    Smile  on  our  homage  and  our  vows ; 
While  with  a  grateful  heart  we  share 
These  pledges  of  our  Saviour's  care. 

2  The  Saviour,  when  to  heaven  he  rose 
In  splendid  triumph  o'er  his  foes, 
Scatter'd  his  gifts  on  men  below, 
And  wide  his  royal  bounties  flow. 

P 


408  THE  CHURCH. 

3  Hence  sprung  th'  apostles'  honour'd  name; 
Sacred  beyond  heroic  fame: 
In  lowlier  forms  to  bless  our  eyes, 
Pastors  from  hence,  and  teachers  rise. 

•4  From  Christ  their  varied  gifts  derive, 
And  fed  by  Christ  their  graces  live : 
While,  guarded  by  his  potent  hand, 
'Midst  all  the  rage  of  hell  they  stand. 

5  So  shall  the  bright  succession  run 
Through  the  last  courses  of  the  sun ; 
While  unborn  churches  by  their  care 
Shall  rise  and  flourish  large  and  fair. 

6  Jesus  our  Lord,  their  hearts  shall  know, 
The  spring  whence  all  these  blessings  flow; 
Pastors  and  people  shout  his  praise 
Through  the  long  round  of  endless  days. 

HYMN  408.  L.  M. 

Wareliam  117. 
On  sending  a  Member  into  the  irork  of  the  Ministry — Isaiah's 
•  nee  to  the  heavenly  F&mnr.    Isa.  vi.  8. 

1  |^UR  God  ascends  his  lofty  throne, 
\y  Array 'd  in  Majesty  unknown; 
His  lustre  all  the  temple  fills, 

And  spreads  o'er  all  th'  ethereal  hills: 

2  The  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 
By  all  the  Seraphim  ador'd, 

And,  while  they  stand  beneath  his  seat, 
They  veil  their  faces,  and  their  feet. 

3  Lord,  how  can  sinful  lips  proclaim 
The  honours  of  so  great  a  name ! 
O  for  thine  altar's  glowing  coal, 
To  touch  his  lips,  to  fire  his  soul! 

\  Then  if  a  messenger  thou  ask, 
A  labourer  for  the  hardest  task, 
Through  all  his  weakness  and  his  fear, 
Love  shall  reply,  "  Thy  servant's  here." 

5  Nor  let  his  willing  soul  complain, 
Though  ev'ry  effort  seem  in  vain; 
It  ample  recompence  shall  be, 
But  to  have  wrought,  O  God,  for  thee. 


ORDINATION.  409,  410 

HYMN  409.  L.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Paul's  246.     Rippon's  188.    Gould's  272. 
Seeking  Directijn  in  the  Choice  of  a  Pastor. 

1  Ci  HEP  HERD  of  Israel,  bend  thine  ear, 
^  Thy  servants'  groans  indulgent  hear; 
Perplex 'd,  distress'd,  to  thee  we  cry, 
And  seek  the  guidance  of  thine  eye. 

2  Send  forth,  O  Lord,  thy  truth  and  light, 
To  guide  our  doubtful  footsteps  right: 
Our  drooping  hearts,  O  God,  sustain, 
Nor  let  us  seek  thy  face  in  vain. 

3  Return,  in  ways  of  peace  return, 
Nor  let  thy  flock  neglected  mourn ; 
May  our  bless'd  eyes  a  shepherd  see, 
Dear  to  our  souls,  and  dear  to  thee ! 

HYMN  410.  C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Abridge  201.    Bedford  91. 
Watching  for  Souls.    Jin  Ordination  Hymn.     Heb.  xiii.  17. 

1  T  ET  Sion's  watchmen  all  awake, 
JLi  And  take  th'  alarm  they  give ; 
Now  let  them,  from  the  mouth  of  God,' 

Their  awful  charge  receive. 

2  'Tis  not  a  cause  of  small  import 

The  pastor's  care  demands ; 
But  what  might  fill  an  Angel's  heart, 
And  fill  a  Saviour's  hands. 

3  They  watch  for  souls,  for  which  the  Lord 

Did  heav'nly  bliss  forego: — 
For  souls,  which  must  for  ever  live, 
In  raptures,  or  in  woe. 

4  All  to  the  great  tribunal  haste, 

Th'  account  to  render  there ; 
And  shouldst  thou  strictly  mark  our  faults, 
Lord,  where  should  we  appear? 

5  Mav  they  that  Jesus,  whom  they  preach, 

Their  own  Redeemer  see ; 
And  watch  thou  daily  o'er  their  souls, 
That  they  may  watch  for  thee. 


411,  412  THE  CHURCH. 

HYMN  411.  L.  M.    Dr  Doddridge. 

Ailic  Street  241.    Portugal  97. 

The  Goodness  of  Ood  acknowledged  in  giving  Pastors  after 

his  own  Heart.     Jcr.  iii.  15.* 

Jit  the  Settlement  of  a  Minister. 

1  ^JHEPHERD  of  Isr'el,thou  dost  keep, 
^   With  constant  care,  thy  humble  sheep; 
Bv  the  inferior  pastors  rise, 

To  feed  our  souls,  and  bless  our  eyes. 

2  To  all  thy  churches  such  impart, 
Modell'd  by  thy  own  gracious  heart; 
Whose  courage,  watchfulness,  and  love, 
Men  may  attest,  and  God  approve. 

3  Fed  by  their  active  tender  care, 
Healthful  may  all  thy  sheep  appear; 
And,  by  their  fair  example  led, 
The  way  to  Zion's  pasture  tread. 

4  Here  hast  thou  listen'd  to  our  vows, 
And  scatter'd  blessings  on  thy  house ; 
Thy  saints  are  succour'd,  and  no  more 
As  sheep  without  a  guide  deplore. 

5  Completely  heal  each  former  stroke, 
And  bless  the  shepherd  and  the  flock ; 
Confirm  the  hopes  thy  mercies  raise, 
And  bless  this  tribute  of  our  praise. 

HYMN  412.  C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Abingdon  42.     Braintree  23. 
Christ's  care  of  JMinistrrs  and  Churches.     Rev.  ii.  1. 

1  "VlfTE  bless  th'  eternal  Source  of  light, 

ff    Who  makes  the  stars  to  shine; 
And  through  this  dark  beclouded  world 
Diffuseth  rays  divine. 

2  We  bless  the  church's  sov'reign  King, 

Whose  golden  lamps  we  are ; 

Fix'd  in  the  temples  of  his  love, 

To  shine  with  radiance  fair. 

*  See  Hymn  407,  and  Association  Hymns. 


THE  CHURCH.  41$ 

3  Still  be  our  purity  preserv'd; 

Still  fed  with  oi'l  the  flame ; 
And  in  deep  characters  inscrib'd 
Our  heav'nly  Master's  name ! 

4  Then,  while  between  our  ranks  he  walks, 

And  all  our  state  surveys, 
His  smiles  shall  with* new  lustre  deck 
The  people  of  his  praise. 

HYMN  413.  L.M. 

Babylon  Streams  23.    Paul's  246.    Gould's  272. 
On  the  dangerous  Illness  of  a  Minister. 

1  1~|  THOU,  before  whose  gracious  throne, 
\J  We  bow  our  suppliant  spirits  down, 

,  View  the  sad  breast,  the  streaming  eye, 
And  let  our  sorrows  pierce  the  sky. 

2  Thou  know'st  the  anxious  cares  we  feel, 
And  all  our  trembling  lips  would  tell ; 
Thou  only  canst  assuage  our  grief, 

And  yield  our  woe-fraught  heart  relief. 

3  Though  we  have  sinn'd,  and  justly  dread 
The  vengeance  hov'ring  o'er  our  head, 
Yet,  pow'r  benign,  thy  servant  spare, 
Nor  turn  aside  thy  people's  prayer. 

4  Avert  thy  swift  descending  stroke, 
Nor  smite  the  shepherd  of  the  flock, 
Lest  o'er  the  barren  waste  we  stray, 
To  prowling  wolves  an  easy  prey. 

5  Restore  him  sinking  to  the  grave; 
Stretch  out  thine  arm,  make  haste  to  save; 
Back  to  our  hope  and  wishes  give, 

And  bid  our  friend  and  father  live. 

6  Bound  to  each  soul  by  tend'rest  ties, 
In  ev'ry  breast  his  image  lies; 
Thy  pitying  aid,  O  God,  impart, 

Nor  rend  him  from  each  bleeding  heart. 


414  THE  CHIJRCH. 

7  Yet  if  our  supplications  fail, 

And  pray'rs  and  fears  can  nought  prevail, 
Condemn'd  on  this  dark  desert  coast 
To  mourn  our  much-lov'd  leader  lost; 

8  Be  thou  his  strength,  be  thou  his  stay, 
Support  him  through  the  gloomy  way; 
Comfort  his  soul,  surround  ids  bed, 

And  guide  him  through  the  dreary  shade. 

9  Around  him  may  thy  angels  wait, 
Deck'd  with  their  robes  of  heav'nly  state, 
To  teach  his  happy  soul  to  rise, 

And  waft  him  to  his  native  skies. 

H\MN  414.  CM. 

Hutldersfield  202.     Matthews  34. 

At  a  Minister's  leaving  his  people — Paul's  Farewell  Cliarge. 

Acts  xx.  26,  27. 

1  THS^HEN  Paul  was  parted  from  his  friends, 

▼  ▼     It  was  a  weeping  day; 
But  Jesus  made  them  all  amends, 
And  wip'd  their  tears  away. 

2  In  heav'n  they  met  again  with  joy 

(Secure  no  "more  to  part) 
Where  praises  ev'ry  tongue  employ, 
And  pleasure  fills  each  heart. 

3  Thus  all  the  preachers  of  his  grace 

Their  children  soon  shall  meet; 
Together  see  their  Saviour's  face, 
And  worship  at  his  feet. 

4  But  they  who  heard  the  word  in  vain, 

Though  oft  and  plainly  warn'd, 
\\ 'ill  tremble  when  they  meet  again 
The  ministers  they  scorn'd. 

5  On  your  own  heads  your  blood  will  fall, 

If  any  perish  here; 
The  preachers,  who  have  told  you  all, 
Shall  stand  approv'd  and  clear. 


THE  CHURCH.  415*  416 

6  Yet,  Lord,  to  save  themselves  alone, 
Is  not  their  utmost  view ; 
O !  hear  their  pray'r,  thy  message  own. 
And  save  their  hearers  too. 

HYMN  415.    L.M. 

Bowden  78.    Chard  175. 

The  People's  Prayer  for  their  .Minister;  or.  Ministers  and 

Missionaries*  committed  to  God. 

1  T1|7ITH  heav'nly  pow'r,  O  Lord,  defend 
▼  T  Him  f  whom  we  now  to  thee  commend ; 
His  person  bless,  his  soul  secure, 
And  make  him  to  the  end  endure. 

3  Gird  him  with  all-sufficient  grace; 
Direct  his  feet  in  paths  of  peace ; 
Thy  truth  and  faithfulness  fulfil, 
And  help  him  to  obey  thy  will. 

5  Before  him,  thy  protection  send; 
O  love  him,  save  him  to  the  end! 
Nor  let  him,  as  thy  pilgrim,  rove 
Without,  the  convoy  ot  thy  love. 

4  Enlarge,  inflame,  and  fill  his  heart; 
In  him  thy  mighty  pow'r  exert: 
That  thousands  yet  unborn  may  praise 
The  wonders  of  "Redeeming  grace. 

HYMN  416.  L.  M.    Dr.  Gibbons. 

Portugal  97.     Magdalene  21-1. 
The  Pastor's  Wish  for  his  People.     Phil.  iv.  1. 

1  "\/l~ Y  brethren,  from  my  heart  belov'd, 
iJ_I_  Whose  welfare  fills  my  daily  care, 
My  present  joy,  my  future  crown, 

The  word  ot  exhortation  hear. 

2  Stand  fast,  upon  the  solid  rock 

Of  the  Redeemer's  righteousness; 

*  See  also  Hymn  420.  first,  second  and  third  parts, 
t  The  pronouns  in  this  Hymn,  if  necessary,  may  be  read 
in  the  plural,  them,  Sec.  &c. 


417  THE  CHURCH. 

Adorn  the  Gospel  with  your  lives, 
And  practise  what  your  lips  profess. 

3  With  pleasure  meditate  the  hour, 
When  he,  descending  from  the  skies, 
Shall  bid  your  bodies,  mean  and  vile, 
In  his  all-glorious  image  rise. 

4  Glory  in  his  dear  honour'd  name, 
To  him  inviolably  cleave; 

Your  all  he  purchas'd  by  his  blood, 
Nor  let  him  less  than  all  receive. 

5  Such  is  your  pastor's  faithful  charge, 
Whose  soul  desires  not  yours,  but  you; 
O  may  he,  at  the  Lord's  right  hand, 
Himself  and  all  his  people  view! 

HYMN  417.  L.  M. 

Wareham  117.     Marks  65. 
At  a  Choice  of  Deacons.     1  Tim.  iii.  8— 13. 

1  "IT'AIR  Sion's  King,  we  suppliant  bow, 

_T    And  hail  the  grace  thy  church  enjoys; 
Her  holy  deacons  are  thine  own, 
With  all  the  gifts  thy  love  employs. 

2  Up  to  thy  throne  we  lift  our  eyes, 
For  blessings  to  attend  our  choice* 
Of  such,  whose  gen'rous  prudent  zeal 
Shall  make  thy  favour'd  ways  rejoice. 

3  Happy  in  Jesus,  their  own  Lord, 
May  they  his  sacred  table  spread, — 
The  table  of  their  pastor  fill, 

And  fill  the  holy  poor  with  bread ! 
[4  \YThen  pastor,  saints,  and  poor,  they  serve, 
May  their  own  hearts  with  grace  becrown'd; 
While  patience,  sympathy,  and  joy, 
Adorn,  and  through  their  lives  abound.] 

*  If  this  Hymn  be  sung  before  the  Choice,  then  the  Second 
line  of  the  Second  Verse  may  stand  thus: 

°  For  Wisdom  to  direct  our  Choice." 


,    THE  CHURCH.  418 

5  By  purest  love  to  Christ,  and  truth, 
O  may  they  win  a  good  degree 

Of  boldness  in  the  Christian  faith, 
And  meet  the  smile  of  thine  and  thee! 

6  And  when  the  work  to  them  assign'd — 
The  work  of  love — is  fully  done, 

Call  them  from  serving  tables  here, 
To  sit  around  thy  glorious  throne. 


MONTHLY  &  MISSIONARY 
PRAYER  MEETINGS. 

HYMN  418.  (First  Part.)   8.  7. 

Carlisle  95.    Welsh  210.    Trowbridge  21. 

Glorious  Things  spoken  of  Zion,  Vie  City  of  Ood. 

P>alm  lxxxvii.     [?aiah  xxxiii.  20,  21. 

1  fl  LORIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 
\M  Zion,  city  of  our  God  ! 
He,,  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 
Form'd  thee  for  his  own  abode: 
On  the  Rock  of  Ages  founded, 
What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose  ? 
With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 
Thou  may'st  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

[2  See!  the  streams  of  living  waters 
Springing  from  eternal  love, 
Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters, 
And  all  fear  of  'want  remove: 
Who  can  faint,  while  such  a  river 
Ever  flows  thy  thirst  t'  assuage? 
Grace,  which  like  the  Lord,  the  giver* 
Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 
p2 


418  THE  CHURCH. 

3  Round  each  habitation  hov'ring, 
See  the  cloud  and  lire  appear! 
For  a  glory  and  a  cov'ring, 
Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near : 
Thus  deriving  from  their  banner 
Light  by  night,  and  shade  by  day, 
Safe  they  feed  upon  the  manna, 
Which  he  gives  them  when  they  pray.] 

4  Blest  inhabitants  of  Zion, 
Wash'd  in  the  Redeemer's  blood ! 
Jesus,  whom  their  souls  rely  on, 
Makes  them  kings  and  priests  to  God : 
sTis  his  love  his  people  raises 

Over  self  to  reign  as  kings: 
And  as  priests,  his  solemn  praises 
Each  for  a  thank-off'ring  brings. 

5  Saviour,  if  of  Zion's  city 

I  through  grace  a  member  am ; 
Let  the  world  deride  or  pity, 
I  will  glory  in  thy  name; 
Fading  is  the  worldling's  pleasure, 
All  his  boasted  pomp  and  show ! 
Solid  joys  and  lasting  treasure, 
None  but  Zion's  children  know. 

HYMN  418.  (Second  Part.)    L.  M. 

Gloucester  12.    Chard  175. 
Prayer  for  the  spread  of  the  Gospel,  animated  by  Prophecy. 

1  "IT*  XERT  thy  pow'r,  thy  rights  maintain, 
JuA  Insulted,  everlasting  King ! 
The  influence  of  thy  crown  increase, 
And  strangers  to  thy  footstool  bring. 

[2  We  long  to  see  that  happy  time, 
That  dear,  expected,  blissful  day, 
When  countless  myriads  of  our  race 
The  second  Adam 'shall  obey.] 

J3  Thy  prophecies  must  be  fulfill'd, 

Though  earth  and  hell  should  dare  oppose: 
The  stone  cut  from  the  mountain's  side, 
Though  unobserv'd,  to  empire  grows. 


MISSIONS.  418 

4  Soon  shall  the  mingled  ;  Triage  fall, 
(Brass,  silver,  iron,  gold,  and  clay,) 
And  superstition's  gloomy  reign 
To  light  and  liberty  give  way. 

5  In  one  vast-symphony  of  praise, 
Gentile  and  Jew  shall  then  unite; 
And  infidelity,  asham'd, 

Sink  in  th'  abyss  of  endless  night. 

6  Afric's  emancipated  sons, 

Shall  shout  to  Asia's  rapt'rous  song; 
Europe  resound  her  Saviour's  fame, 
And  Western  climes  the  note  prolong. 

7  From  east  to  west,  from  north  to  south, 
Immanuel's  kingdom  must  extend; 
And  ev'ry  man,  in  ev'ry  face, 

Shall  meet  a  brother,  and  a  friend. 

HYMN  418.  (Third  Part.)    L.  M. 

Wareham  117.    Portugal  97.  ' 

The  approaching  fall  of  Babylon  predicted.    Rev.  xiv.  6=^8, 

1  T|ROUD  Babylon  yet  waits  her  doom; 
JL    Nor  can  her  tott'ring  palace  fall, 
Till  some  blest  messenger  arise, 

The  spacious  heathen  world  to  call. 

2  And  see  the  glorious  time  approach! 
Behold  the  mighty  Angel  fly, 

The  Gospel  tidings  to  convey 
To  ev'ry  land  beneath  the  sky ! 

3  O  see,  on  both  the  Indies'  coast, 
And  Africa's  unhappy  shore, 

The  untaught  savage  press  to  hear.; 
And,  hearing,  wonder  and  adore : 

[4  See,  while  the  joyful  truth  is  told, 
"  That  Jesus  left  his  throne  in  heav'n, 
"  And  suffer'd,  died,  and  rose  again, 
"  That  guilty  souls  might  be  forgiv'n  y 

5  See  what  delight,  unfelt  before, 
Beams  in  his  nx'd  attentive  eye; 


418  THE  CHURCH. 

And  hear  him  ask,  "  For  wretched  me, 
"  Did  this  divine  Redeemer  die  ? 

6  "  Ah !  why  have  ye  so  long  forborne 
"To  tell  such  welcome  news  as  this? 
"Go  now,  let  ev*ry  sinner  hear, 

"  And  share  in  such  exalted  bliss."] 

7  The  Islands,  waiting  for  his  law, 
With  rapture  greet  the  sacred  sound; 
And,  taught  the  Saviour's  precious  name, 
Cast  all  their  idols  to  the  ground. 

8  Now,  Babylon,  thy  hour  is  come, 
Thy  curs'd  foundation  shall  give  way, 
And  thine  eternal  overthrow 

The  triumphs  of  the  cross  display. 

HYMN  418.  (Fourth  Part.)  L.  M. 

Well's  102.     Devotion  271. 

Invitation  to  propagate  the  Gospel  throvghout  the  earth. 

1  i^l  O,  Missionaries,  and  proclaim 

\W  The  kind  Redeemer  you  have  found  j 
Publish  his  ever-precious  name 
To  all  the  wond'ring  nations  round. 

2  Go,  tell  th'  unletter'd  wretched  slave, 
Who  groans  beneath  a  tyrant's  rod, 

You  bring — a  freedom  bought  with  blood, 
The  blood  of  an  incarnate  God. 

3  And  tell  the  panting  sable  chief, 
On  Ethiopia's  scorching  sand, 

You  come — with  a  refreshing  stream, 
To  cheer  and  bless  his  thirsty  land. 

4  Go,  tell  on  India's  golden  shores, 
The  Ganges,  Tibet,  and  Boutan,* 
That  to  enrich  this  deathless  mind 

You  come — the  friends  of  God  and  Man. 

5  Tell  all  the  distant  isles  afar 
That  lie  in  darkness  and  the  grave, 

*  Tibet  ;uid  Boutan :  parts  of  Asia,  little  known  to  Euro- 
peans, but  lately  mentioned  by  the  Baptist  Missionaries. 


MISSIONS.  418 

You  have  the  glorious  light  to  show, 
Jesus  has  come  to  seek  and  save. 

6  Say,  the  religion  you  profess 
Is  all  benevolence  and  love, 
And,  crown'd  with  energy  divine, 
Its  heav'nly  origin  will  prove. 

HYMN  418.  (Fifth  Part.)   L.  M. 

Gloucester  12.    Derby  169. 
Neglect  in  spreading  the  Gospel  reproved  and  deplored. 

1  "  |~1 0,"  said  the  voice  of  heav'nly  love, 

vJ  "My  Gospel  preach  to  ev'ry  land;    ~ 
"  Lo  !  I  am  with  you  to  the  end ; 
"  Observe  and  follow  my  command.'* 

2  With  joy  the  first  disciples  heard, 
And  told  the  ever-gracious  news, 

As  they  from  him  receiv'd  in  charge, 
First,  to  the  unbelieving  Jews  : 

3  Then  to  the  Gentiles,  far  and  near, 
Publish'd  salvation  in  his  name, 
And  the  glad  tidings  of  his  grace 
To  this  distinguished  country  came. 

4  But  ah !  to  spread  their  sacred  theme, 
How  few  have  our  attempts  been  found! 
What  heathen  lands  from  us  have  heard 
The  glorious  heart- reviving  sound? 

5  To  us  their  duty  they  bequeath'd ; 
And  left  the  promise  on  record; 
And  had  our  ardour  equall'd  theirs, 
The  same  had  been  our  blest  reward. 

[6  We  too  had  multitudes  beheld 
Forsake  the  gods  their  hands  had  made, 
And  the  bright  beam  of  heav'nly  day 
Their  yet  benighted  realms  pervade'] 

7  Saviour  divine,  our  guilt  forgive ! 
Inspire  our  souls  with  warmer  zeal ! 
Pour  out  thy  Spirit  from  ota  high ; 
And  let  us  all  his  influence  feel! 


419  THE  CHURCH. 

HYMN  419.  (First  Part.)    L.  M. 

Chard  175.    Gloucester  12. 
Prospect  of  Success;  or.  Encouragement  to  use  Means. 

1  "O  EHOLD  th'  expected  time  draw  near, 
JD  The  shades  disperse,  the  dawn  appear; 
Behold  the  wilderness  assume 

The  beauteous  tints  of  Eden's  bloom. 

2  Events,  with  prophecies,  conspire 
To  raise  our  faith,  our  zeal  to  fire  : 
The  rip'ning  fields,  already  white, 
Present  an  harvest  to  our  sight. 

3  The  untaught  heathen  waits  to  know 
The  joy  the  gospel  will  bestow ; 
The  exil'd  slave  waits  to  receive 
The  freedom  Jesus  has  to  give. 

4  Come,  let  us,  with  a  grateful  heart, 
In  the  blest  labour  share  a  part, 

Our  pray'rs  and  off'rings  gladly  bring, 
To  aid  the  triumphs  of  our  King. 

5  Let  us  improve  the  heav'nly  gale, 
Spread  to  each  breeze  our  hoisted  sail, 
Till  north  and  south,  and  east  and  west, 
Shall  as  America  be  blest. 

6  Invite  the  globe  to  come,  and  prove 
A  Saviour's  condescending  love, 
And  humbly  fall  before  his  feet, 
Assur'd  they  shall  acceptance  meet. 

[7  Our  hearts  exult  in  songs  of  praise, 
That  we  have  seen  these  latter  days, 
When  our  Redeemer  shall  be  known, 
Where  Satan  long  hath  held  his  throne.] 

8  Where'er  his  hand  hath  spread  the  skies, 
Sweet  incense  to  his  name  shall  rise ; 
"  And  Tyre,  and  Egypt,  Greek,  and  Jew," 
By  sov'reign  grace  be  form'd  anew. 


missions..  419, 420 

HYMN  419.    (Second  Part.)    CM. 

Cambridge  New  74.     Evans  190.    Irish  171.    Missionary  257. 
The  Increase  of  the  Church  promised  and  pleaded. 

1  RATHER,  is  not  thy  promise  pledg'd 
JT    To  thine  exalted  Son, 
That  through  the  nations  of  the  earth 
-   Thy  word  of  life  shall  run  ? 

2  *  Ask,  and  I  give  the  Heathen  lands 
"For  thine  inheritance, 

"  And  to  the  world's  remotest  shores 
"  Thine  empire  shall  advance." 

3  Hast  thou  not  said,  the  blinded  Jews 
Shall  their  Redeemer  own ; 

While  Gentiles  to  his  standard  crowd, 
And  bow  before  his  throne  ? 

4  When  shall  th'  untutor'd  Indian  tribes, 
A  dark  bewilder'd  race, 

Sit  down  at  our  Immanuel's  feet, 
And  learn  and  feel  his  grace? 

5  Are  not  all  kingdoms,  tribes,  and  tongues, 
Under  the  expanse  of  heaven, 

To  the  dominion  of  thy  Son, 
Without  exemption,  given  ? 

6  From  east  to  west,  from  north  to  south, 
Then  be  his  name  ador'd ! 

Europe,  with  all  thy  millions,  shout 
Hosannas  to  thy  Lord ! 

7  Asia  and  Africa,  resound 
From  shore  to  shore  his  fame : 

And  thou,  America,  in  songs, 
Redeeming  love  proclaim ! 
HYMN  420.  (First  Part.)  C.  M. 

Otford  106.    Michael's  119. 
Prayer  for  Missionaries. 

I  f~iREAT  God,  the  nations  of  the  earth 
U  Are  by  creation  thine ; 
And  in  thy  works,  by  all  beheld, 
Thy  radiant  glories  shine. 


420  THE  CHURCH. 

2  But,  Lord,  thy  greater  love  has  sent 

Thy  Gospel  to  mankind, 
Unveiling  what  rich  stores  of  grace 
Are  treasur'd  in  tfty  mind. 

3  Lord,  when  shall  these  glad  tidings  spread 

The  spacious  earth  around, 
Till  ev'ry  tribe,  and  ev'ry  soul, 
Shall  hear  the  joyful  sound? 

4  O,  when  shall  Afric's  sable  sons 

Enjoy  the  heav'nly  word, 
And  vassals,  long-enslav'd,  become 
The  freedmen  of  the  Lord? 

5  When  shall  th'  untutor'd  heathen  tribes> 

A  dark  bewilder'd  race, 
Sit  down  at  our  Immanuel's  feet, 
And  learn  and  feel  his  grace? 

6  Haste,  sov'reign  mercy,  and  transform 

Their  cruelty  to  love ; 

Soften  the  tiger  to  a  lamb, 

The  vulture  to  a  dove ! 

7  *  Smile,  Lord,  on  each  divine  attempt 

To  spread  the  Gospel  rays ; 
And  build  on  Sin's  demolish'd  throne 
The  temples  of  thy  praise. 

Verse?  8,  9,  and  10,  of  this  Hymn,  in  substance,  were  writ- 
ten off  Margate,  by  Mr.  William  Ward,  one  of  the  Baptist 
Missionaries,  on  llieir  departure  for  India,  May  28,  1799. 

[8  O  charge  the  waves  to  bear  our  friends 
In  safety  o'er  the  deep ; 
Let  the  rough  tempest  speed  their  way, 
Or  bid  its  fury  sleep.] 

9  Whene'er  thy  sons  proclaim  good  news 
Beneath  the  Banian's  shade, 
Let  the  poor  Hindoo  feel  its  pow'r, 
And  grace  his  soul  pervade. 

*  Verses  7, 9,  and  10,  of  this  Hymn,  may  be  sung  alone. 


MISSIONS.  420 

10  O  let  the  heav'nly  Shaster*  spread; 

Bid  Brahmans  preach  the  word; 
And  may  all  India's  tribes  become 
One  cast  to  serve  the  Lord. 

PAUSE. 

11  Send  forth  thy  word,  and  let  it  fly, 

Arm'd  with  thy  Spirit's  pow'r; 
Then  thousands  shall  confess  its  sway, 
And  bless  the  saving  hour. 

12  Beneath  the  influence  of  thy  grace 

The  barren  wastes  shall  rise, 
With  sudden  greens  and  fruits  array'd, 
A  blooming  paradise. 

13  True  holiness  shall  strike  its  root 

In  each  degen'rate  heart. 
Shall  in  a  growth  divine  arise, 
And  heav'nly  fruits  impart. 

14  Peace,  with  her  olives  crown'd,  shall  stretch 

Her  wings  from  shore  to  shore: 
No  trump  shall  rouse  the  rage  of  war, 
No  murd'rous  cannon  roar. 

15  Lord,  for  those  days  we  watt;  those  days 

Are  in  thy  word  foretold : 
Fly  swifter,  sun,  and  stars,  and  bring 
This  promis'd  age  of  gold. 

16  Amen,  with  joy  divine,  let  earth's 

Unnumber  d  myriads  cry ; 
Amen,  with  joy  divine,  let  heavVs 
Unnumber'd  choirs  reply ! 

HYMN  420.  (Second  Part.)  L.  M. 

Wareham  117.    Wells  13.    Lebanon  79.  ,v 
.4  Blessing  on  Missions  and  Missionaries  requested. 

I  1  TITHERE'ER  the  blustering  north-wind 

If?  blows, 

And  spreads  its  frost,  or  fleecy  snows; 
*  The  Shasters  are  the  religious  books  of  the  Hindoos;  the 
Brahmans  are  their  priests ,  and  the  Casts  are  the  different 
classes  of  the  people. 


420  THE  CHURCH. 

Where'er  the  sun,  with  quick'ning  ray, 
Shines  all  abroad  and  gives  the  day; 

2  Where'er  the  lesser  orbs  of  light 

Dart  forth  their  beams  and  gild  the  night; 
There  may  his  heralds  loud  proclaim 
The  Saviour's  love,  the  Saviour's  name. 

3  For  work  so  pleasing,  so  benign, 
Lord,  grant  thy  influence  divine; 
Till  all  "  the  spacious  globe  around," 

"  With"  raptur'd  "  songs  of  praise  resound.' 

HYMN  420.  (Third  Part.)  S.  M. 

Mount  Ephraim  185.    Lowell  260.     Mansfield  154. 
Missionaries  addressed  and  encouraged.* 

1  "\TE  messengers  of  Christ, 

JL    His  sov'reign  voice  obey; 
Arise !  and  follow  where  he  leads, 
And  peace  attend  your  way. 

2  The  master  whom  you  serve 

Will  needful  strength  bestow; 
Depending  on  his  promis'd  aid, 
With  sacfed  courage  go. 

3  Mountains  shall  sink  to  plains, 

And  hell  in  vain  oppose; 
The  cause  is  God's,  and  must  prevail, 
In  spite  of  all  his  foes. 

4  Go,  spread  a  Saviour's  fame ; 

And  tell  his  matchless  grace, 
To  the  mos.  guilty  and  deprav'd 
Of  Adam's  num'rous  race. 

5  We  wish  you,  in  his  name, 

The  most  divine  success; 
Assur'd  that  he  who  sends  you  forth 
Will  your  endeavours  bless. 

*  See  also  Hymn  415. 


missions-  420, 421 

HYMN  420.  (Fourth  Part.)    C.  M. 
Evans  ]90.    Cambridge  New  74. 

The  wonder-working  God  invoked  for  his  Church.     Isa.  li.  9. 

1  A  WAKE,  awake,  thou  mighty  arm, 
J\.  Which  hast  such  wonders  wrought; 
Which  captive  Israel  treed  from  harm, 

And  out  of  Egypt  brought. 

2  Art  thou  not  it  which  Rahab  slew? 

And  crush'd  the  dragon's  head? 
Constrain 'd  by  thee,  the  waves  withdrew, 
From  their  accustom'd  bed. 

3  Again  thy  wonted  prowess  show, 

Be  thou  made  bare  again; 
And  let  thine  adversaries  know 
That  they  resist  in  vain. 

HYMN  421.  (First  Part.)  L.  M. 

Aylie  Street  241.     Rochford  22. 
Longing  for  the  Latter-day  Glory. 

1  TTOW  many  years  has  man  been  driv'n 
Xl   Far  off  from  happiness  and  heav'n  ? 
When  wilt  thou,  gracious  Lord,  restore 
Thy  wand'ring  church,  to  roam  no  more? 

2  Six  thousand  years  are  nearly  past, 
Since  Adam  from  thy  sight  was  cast; 
And  ever  since,  his  fallen  race, 
From  age  to  age,  are  void  of  grace. 

3  When  will  the  happy  trump  proclaim 
The  judgment  of  the  martyr'd  Lamb? 
When  shall  the  captive  troops  be  free, 
And  keep  th'  eteimal  jubilee ! 

4  Hasten  it,  Lord,  in  ev'ry  land ; 

Send  thou  thine  angels,  and  command, 
"  Go,  sound  deliv'rance ;  loudly  blow 
"Salvation  to  the  saints  below." 

5  We  want  to  have  the  day  appear! 
The  projnis'd  great  sabbatic  yea£ 


421  THE  CHURCH. 

When,  far  from  grief,  and  sin,  and  hell, 
Israel  in  ceaseless  peace  shall  dwell. 

6  Till  then,  we  will  not  let  thee  rest, 
Thou  still  shalt  hear  our  strong  request; 
And  this  our  daily  pray'r  shall  be, 
Lord,  sound  the  trump  of  jubilee. 

HYMN  421.  (Second  Part.)  L.  M. 

Aylie  Street  241.    Fortugal  97. 

Prayer  to  Oodfor  his  special  Interposition  in  spreading  the 
Gospel.    Zech.  ix.  13—16. 

1  "TTOW"  long,  O  God,  "has  man  been 

XI        "driven 
"  Far  off  from  happiness  and  heav'n ! 
"When  wilt  thou    graciously  "restore" 
Thy  banish 'd  sons,  to  rove  no  more  ? 

2  For  near  six  thousand  years,  thy  foe, 
Has  triumph 'd  over  all  below ; 
Save  that  a  little  flock  is  found, 

With  rav'ning  wolves  encompass'd  round. 

3  Shall  not  the  Lamb,  who  once  was  slain, 
An  ample  compensation  gain, 

And  many  happy  millions  more 
To  happiness  and  God  restore  i 

4  From  ev'ry  nation,  ev'ry  tongue, 
A  remnant  must  to  him  belong; 
Nor  can  there  be  too  vile  a  race, 
To  furnish  trophies  of  his  grace. 

5  Exert  that  pow'r  which  could  subdue 
The  furious  slaughter-breathing  Jew, 
And  make  him  in  thy  cause  become 
Victorious  over  Greece  and  Rome. 

6  Now,  Lord,  before  thy  servants  go, 
Let  God  himself  the  trumpet  blow; 
Hasten  the  Gospel  Jubilee, 

That  bids  a  captive  world  be  free. 


MISSIONS.  421 

HYMN  421.  (Third  Part.)    10s. 

Warsaw  211.     Gucstwick  274. 

The  House  must  be  nf  Fame  and  Glory  throughout  all 

Countries.     1  Chion.  xxii.  25. 

1  fllHE  house  now  to  be  builded  to  the  Lord, 

JL    Whose  firm  foundation-stone  his  hand 

hath  laid, 
Shall  in  magnificence  and  fame  exceed 
That  which  king  Solomon  so  glorious  made. 

2  Wide  as  the  spacious  globe  on  which  we 

tread, 
This  sacred  temple  shall  its  bounds  extend; 
Its  blessings,  not  to  Abra'm's  seed  confin'd, 
Shall  millions  of  the  Gentile  race  befriend. 

3  See,  in  the  torrid  regions  of  the  south, 
The  humble  worshipper  approach  with  joy : 
And  shiv'ring  natives  of  the  frozen  pole. 

In  the  same  heav'nly  strains  their  lips  em- 
ploy. 

4  With  all  simplicity  of  word  and  deed, 
With  zeal  for  God,  and  love  to  souls  inspir'd, 
See  the  successful  Missionaries  teach; 
Their  ardour  still  by  gath'ring  converts  fir'd. 

5  Hark  !  they  proclaim  salvation  by  the  cross, 
And  thousands  press  t'  accept  the  boundless 

grace ; 
Jesus  his  own  almighty  pow'r  displays, 
His  temple  now  is  universal  space ! 

HYMN  421.  (Fourth  Part.)  C.  M. 

Sprague  ItiG.    Staugblqri  264.     Cambridge  New  74. 

Saints  longing  to  see  their  King  Kith  his  many  Croicns. 

Rev.  xix.  12. 

1  f^i  O  forth,  ye  saints,  behold  your  King 
\Jf  With  God-like  honours  crown'd ; 
Ten  thousand  beauties  in  his  word 

Shall  spread  his  fame  around. 

2  Where'er  the  sun  begins  its  race, 

Or  stops  its  swift  career, 


422  THE  CHURCH. 

Both  east  and  west  shall  own  his  grace, 
And  Christ  be  honour'd  there. 

3  Ten  thousand  crowns  encircling  show 

The  vict'ries  he  hath  won  : 
O  may  his  conquests  ever  grow, 
While  time  its  course  shall  run  ! 

4  Ride  forth,  thou  mighty  conq'ror,  ride  ! 

And  millions  more  subdue, 
Destroy  our  enmity  and  pride, 
And  ive  will  crown  thee  too. 

HYMN  422.  (First  Part.)  Il2th. 

Carey's  11.    Hoxton  121.    Uffculm  93. 
Gentiles  praying  for  Jews.     Rom.  xi.  1,  2,  25,  26. 

1  TH1ATHER  of  faithful  Abra'm,  hear, 
A     Our  earnest  suit  for  Abra'm's  seed; 
Justly  they  claim  the  softest  pray'r 

From  us,  adopted  in  their  stead, 
VVbo  mercy  through  their  fall  obtain, 
And  Christ  by  their  rejection  gain. 

2  Outcast  from  thee,  and  scatter'd  wide 

Through  ev'ry  nation  under  heav'n, 
Blaspheming  whom  they  crucify'd, 

Unsav'd,  unpity'd,  untorgiv'n ; 
Branded  like  Cain,  they  bear  their  load, 
Abhorr'd  of  men,  and  curst  of  God. 

3  But  hast  thou  finally  forsook, 

For  ever  cast  thy  own  away  ? 
Wilt  thou  not  bid  the  murd'rers  look 

On  him  they  piere'd,  and  weep  and  pray  J 
Yes,  gracious  Lord,  thv  word  is  past ; 
"All  Israel  shall  be  sav'd  at  last." 
i  Come  then,  thou  great  Deliverer  come ; 

The  veil  from  Jacob's  heart  remove ; 
Receive  thy  ancient  people  home, 

That,  quicken'd  by  thy  dying  love, 
The  world  may  their  reception  view, 
And  shout  to  God  the  glory  due. 


missions.  -422 

HYMN  422.  (Second  Part.)   148th. 

Portsmouth  New  144. 

Evangelical  Philanthropy;  or,  The  Song  of  a  Christian 

Loyalist. 

REJOICE,  the  Saviour  reigns 
Among  the  sons  of  men; 

He  breaks  the  pris'ner's  chains, 

And  makes  them  free  again: 
Let  hell  oppose  God's  only  Son, 
In  spite  of  foes  his  cause  goes  on. 

The  cause  of  Righteousness, 

And  truth,  and  holy  peace, 

Design'd  our  world  to  bless, 

Shall  spread,  and  never  cease : 
Gentile  and  Jew,  their  souls  shall  bow, 
Allegiance  due  with  rapture  vow.' 

The  baffled  prince  of  1*1 

In  vain  new  projects  tries 

Truth's  empire  to  repel, 

By  cruelty  and  lies : 
The'  infernal  gates  shall  rage  in  vain, 
Conquest  awaits  the  Lamb  once  slain. 

He  died,  but  soon  arose 

Triumphant  o'er  the  grave; 

And  now  himself  he  shows 

Omnipotent  to  save : 
Let  rebels  kiss  the  victor's  feet, 
Eternal  bliss  his  subjects  meet. 

All  pow'r  is  in  his  hand, 

His  people  to  defend; 

To  his  most  high  command 

Shall  millions  more  attend: 
All  heav'n  with  smiles  approve  his  cause, 
And  distant  isles  receive  his  laws. 

This  little  seed  from  heav'n 

Shall  soon  become  a  tree ; 

This  ever-blessed  leav'n 

Difrus'd  abroad  must  be; 
Till  God  the  Son  shall  come  again, 
It  must  go  on.    Amen!  Amen! 


THE  CHURCH. 
PAUSE. 

Resurrection  72. 

7  Ye,  who  have  known  his  name,, 
Subserve  his  glorious  plan; 
Proclaim  to  all  your  race 

The  friend  of  God  and  man: 
How  happy  ye  who  own  his  sway ! 
Ye  own'd  shall  be  another  day. 

8  All  hail,  incarnate  Lord ! 
Our  souls  triumphant  cry ; 
Be  thy  bless'd  name  ador'd, 
By  all  beneath  the  sky. 

But,  when  we  join  the  hosts  above, 
In  strains  divine  we'll  sing  thy  love. 

HYMN  422.  (Third  Part.)    L.  M. 

Horsleylll.     Magdalene  34. 
The  Fields  v.hitefor  Harvest* 

1  T  1FT  up  your  joyful  eyes,  and  see 
XJ  A  plenteous  harvest  all  around, 
Rip'ning  for  bliss,  and  not  a  grain 
Shall  ever  fall  unto  the  ground : 

2  A  harvest  of  immortal  souls, 
Secur'd  by  an  almighty  pow'r, 

Nor  heat,  nor  cold,  nor  storms,  shall  hurt, 
Nor  rav'nous  beasts  of  prey  devour. 

3  Oh  happy  day !  when  all  the  saints 
Complete  in  glory  shall  be  found ; 
And,  like  their  great,  their  mystic  head, 
Be  with  eternal  honours  crown'd. 

HYMN  422.  (Fourth  Part.)  C.  M. 

Gloucester  12.    Lebanon  77.    Islington  40. 

He  must  reign;  or,  The  Victories  of  Christ  the  Triumph  of 

Christians. 


Y 


ES,  mighty  Jesus!  thou  shalt  reign, 

""  all 


Till  all  thy  haughty  foes  submit; 
Till  hell,  and  all  her  trembling  train, 
Become  like  dust  beneath  thy  feet. 

*  The  Hymns  from  the  427th,  to  the  441st,  also  relate  to  tin 
■pread  of  the  Gospel,  and  the  Happiness  of  the  Church. 


ASSOCIATIONS.  423 

Then  rescu'd  souls  shall  bless  thy  pow'r; 
Thy  arm  shall  full  salvation  bring; 
Thy  saints,  in  that  illustrious  hour, 
Shall  conquer  with  their  conq'ring  King. 
And  when,  through  brilliant  gates  of  gold. 
Thou  lead'st  thy  chosen  to  the  skies, 
May  we  the  shining  pomp  behold, 
And  partners  of  the  triumph  rise. 
Then,  rang'd  thy  blazing  throne  around, 
The  Saviour's  honours  we'll  proclaim ; 
While  heav'n's  transported  realms  resound 
Thy  glorious  deeds  and  darling  name. 


ASSOCIATIONS; 

OR,  GENERAL  MEETINGS  OF  CHURCHES 
AND  MINISTERS.* 

HYMN  423.  C.  M.   Dr.  Doddridge. 

Batli  Chapel  26.    Miall  240. 
Spiritual  Associations  registered  in  Heaven;  or,  God's  gra- 
cious Approbation  of  Active  Attempts  to  revive  religion. 
Mai.  iii.  16,  17. 

1  fpJHE  Lord  on  mortal  worms  looks  down 

JL    From  his  celestial  throne; 
And,  when  the  wicked  swarm  around, 
He  well  discerns  his  own. 

2  He  sees  the  tender  hearts  that  mourn 

The  scandals  of  the  times, 
And  join  their  efforts  to  oppose 
The  wide-prevailing  crimes. 

3  Low  to  the  social  band  he  bows 

His  still  attentive  ear; 
And,  while  his  angels  sing  around, 
Delights  their  voice  to  hear. 

4  The  chronicles  of  heav'n  shall  keep 

Their  words  in  transcript  fair, 
In  the  Redeemer's  book  of  life 
Their  names  recorded  are. 

*  See  also  Hymns  403—406, 412—422. 

Q 


424,  425  THE  CHURCH. 

5  "  Yes,  (saith  the  Lord)  the  world  shall  know 
"These  humble  souls  are  mine: 
"These,  when  my  jewels  I  produce, 
"  Shall  in  full  lustre  shine. 
V£  "  When  deluges  of  fiery  wrath 
"  My  foes  away  shall  bear, 
"  That  hand  which  strikes  the  wicked  thro*, 
"Shall  all  my  children  spare." 
HYMN  424.  L.  M.    B.  Francis. 

Derby  109.     Truro  165.     Branicoaie  8. 
Ministers  abounding  in  the  Work  of  the.  Lord. 

1  "OEFORE  thy  throne,  eternal  King, 
J3  Thy  ministers  their  tribute  bring, 
Their  tribute  of  united  praise, 

For  heav'nly  news  and  peaceful  days. 

2  We  sing  the  conquests  of  thy  sword, 
And  publish  loud  thy  healing  word, 
While  angels  sound  thy  glorious  name, 
Thy  saving  grace  our  lips  proclaim. 

3  Thy  various  service  we  esteem 

Our  sweet  employ,  our  bliss  supreme: 
And,  while  we  feel  thy  heav'nly  love, 
We  burn  like  seraphim  above. 

4  Nor  seraphs  there  can  ever  raise, 
With  us,  an  equal  song  of  praise: 
They  are  the  noblest  work  of  God, 
But  we,  the  purchase  of  his  blood. 

5  Still  in  thy  work  would  we  abound; 

Still  prune  the  vine,  or  plough  the  ground^ 
Thy  sheep  with  wholesome  pasture  feed, 
And  watcn  them  with  unwearied  heed. 

6  Thou  art  our  Lord,  our  life,  our  love, 
Our  care  below,  our  crown  above: 
Thy  praise  shall  be  our  best  employ, 
Thy  presence  our  eternal  joy. 

HYMN  425.  C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Brighthelme  tone  908.     Condescension  110. 
thou  me  ?  feed  my  Lambs.    John  xxi.  £}. 

1  TV)  not  1  love  thee,  O  my  Lord? 
MJ  Behold  my  heart,  and  see; 


ASSOCIATIONS.  426 

And  turn  each  cursed  idol  out 
That  dares  to  rival  thee. 

2  Do  not  I  love  thee  from  my  soul  ? 

Then  let  me  nothing  love: 

Dead  be  my  heart  to  ev'ry  joy, 

When  Jesus  cannot  move. 

3  Is  not  thy  name  melodious  still 

To  mine  attentive  ear  ? 
Doth  not  each  pulse  with  pleasure  bound 
My  Saviour's  voice  to  hear? 
[4  Hast  thou  a  Lamb  in  all  thy  flock 
I  would  disdain  to  feed? 
Hast  thou  a  foe,  before  whose  face 
I  fear  thy  cause  to  plead  ? 
3  Would  not  my  ardent  spirit  vie, 
With  angels  round  the  throne, 
To  execute  thy  sacred  will, 
And  make  thy  glory  known  ? 
6  Would  not  my  heart  pour  forth  its  blood 
In  honour  of  thy  name  ? 
And  challenge  the  cold  hand  of  death 
To  damp  th'  immortal  flame?] 
Y  Thou  know'st  I  love  thee,  dearest  Lord? 
But,  O  !  I  long  to  soar 
Far  from  the  sphere  of  mortal  joys, 
And  learn  to  love  thee  more. 

HYMN  246.  L.  M.    Beddome. 

Ay'.ie  Street  241.    Portugal  97. 
Prayer  for  Ministers. 

1  "FEATHER  of  mercies,  bow  thine  ear, 
JT    Attentive  to  our  earnest  pray'r ; 
We  plead  for  those  who  plead  for  thee ; 
Successful  pleaders  may  they  be  ! 

2  How  great  their  work,  how  vast  their  charge ! 
Do  thou  their  anxious  souls  enlarge : 
Their  best  acquirements  are  our  gain — 
We  share  the  blessings  they  obtain. 

3  Clothe,  then,  with  energy  divine, 

Their  words,  and  let  those  words  be  thine ; 


427  THE  CHURCH. 

To  them  thy  sacred  truth  reveal, 
Suppress  their  fears,  inflame  their  seal. 

4  Teach  them  to  sow  the  precious  seed ; 
Teach  them  thy  chosen  flock  to  feed ; 
Teach  them  immortal  souls  to  gain — 
Souls  that  will  well  reward  their  pain. 

5  Let  thronging  multitudes  around, 
Hear  from  their  lips  the  joyful  sound, 
In  humble  strains  thy  grace  implore, 
And  feel  thy  new-creating  pow'r. 

6  Let  sinners  break  their  massy  chains, 
Distressed  souls  forget  their  pains ; 

Let  light  through  distant  realms  be  spread, 
And  Zion  rear  her  drooping  head. 

HYMN  427.    (First  Part.)    8.  7.  4. 

Altered  by  Dr.  Rylund. 

Lewes  63.    Painswick  162.    Helnisley  223. 

Prayer  for  a  Revival. 

1  QAVIOUR,  visit  thy  plantation  ; 
O  Grant  us,  Lord,  a  gracious  rain  ? 
All  will  come  to  desolation, 

Unless  thou  return  again  : 
Lord,  revive  us, 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee? 

2  Keep  no  longer  at  a  distance, 

Shine  upon  us  from  on  high, 
Lest,  for  want  of  thine  assistance, 
Ev'ry  plant  should  droop  and  die. 

Lord,  &c. 

3  Surelv,  once  thy  garden  flourish 'd, 

Ev'ry  part  look'cl  gay  and  green  : 
Then  thy  word  our  spirits  nourish'd, 
Happy  seasons  we  have  seen  ! 

Lord,  &c. 
[4  But  a  drought  has  since  succeeded, 
And  a  sad  decline  we  see  ; 
Lord,  thy  help  is  greatly  needed, 
Help  can  only  com*  from  thee  : 

Lord,  &/\ 


ASSOCIATIONS.  427 

5  Where  are  those  we  counted  leaders, 

Fill'd  with  zeal,  and  love,  and  truth  ? 
Old  professors,  tall  as  cedars, 

Bright  examples  to  our  youth  !  Lord,  &c. 

6  Some,  in  whom  we  once  delighted, 

We  shall  meet  no  more  below  ; 
Some,  alas !  we  fear  are  blighted, 

Scarce  a  single  leaf  they  show  :  Lord,  &c. 

7  Younger  plants — the  sight  how  pleasant ! — 

Cover'd  thick  with  blossoms  stood  ; 
But  they  cause  us  grief  at  present, 
Frosts  have  nipped  them  in  the  bud. 

Lord,  &c. 

8  Dearest  Saviour,  hasten  hither, 

Thou  canst  make  them  bloom  again ; 
O  !  permit  them  not  to  wither, 

Let  not  all  our  hopes  be  vain :    Lord,  &c. 

9  Let  our  mutual  love  be  fervent, 

Make  us  prevalent  in  pray'rs : 
Let  each  one,  esteem'd  thy  servant, 
Shun  the  world's  bewitching  snares. 

Lord,  &c. 

10  Break  the  tempter's  fatal  power, 

Turn  the  stony  heart  to  flesh ; 
And  begin  from  this  good  hour 

To  revive  thy  work  afresh  : 
Lord,  revive  us, 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee  ! 

HYMN  427.  (Second  Part.)  L.  M. 

Gould's  272.     Babylon  Streams  23. 
For  a  Church  in  a  low  condition.    Psalm  li.  18. 

1  f\  GOD  of  Zion !  from  thy  throne, 
\y  Look  with  an  eye  of  pity  down ; 
Thy  church  now  humbly  makes  her  pray'r ; 
Thy  church,  the  object  of  thy  care. 

2  We  are  a  building  thou  hast  rais'd, 

How  kind  thy  hand,  that  hand  be  prais'd$ 

Yet  all  to  utter  ruin  falls, 

If  thou  forsake  our  tott'ring  walls. 


427  THE  CHURCH. 

3  We  call  to  mind  the  happier  clays 
Of  life  and  love,  of  pray  r  and  praise, 
When  holy  services  gave  birth 

To  joys  resembling  luav'n  on  earth. 

4  But  now  the  ways  of  /.ion  mourn. 
Her  gates  neglected  and  forlorn  : 
Our  life  and  liveliness  are  fled, 
And  many  number'd  with  the  dead. 

5  We  need  defence  from  all  our  foes, 
We  need  relief  from  all  our  woes : 
If  earth  and  hell  should  yet  assail, 
Let  neither  earth  nor  hell  prevail. 

6  Near  to  each  other,  and  to  thee, 
Lord,  bring  us  all  in  unity  ; 

Oh,  pour  thy  Spirit  from* on  high, 
And  all  our  num'rous  wants  supply. 

7  Oh,  show  that  in  our  low  estate, 
No  blessing  for  us  is  too  great ; 

We  plead  thy  Son,  we  plead  thy  word, 
O  Founder,  Patron,  bounteous  Lord  ! 

HYMN  427.  (Third  Part.)  lis. 

Gerard  156.     Broughton  172.     L.  H.  C. 
Comfort  for  the  Church  in  Trouble. 

1  f\  ZION  !  afflicted  with  wave  upon  wave, 
\j  Whom  no  man  can  comfort,  whom  no 

man  can  save  ;  [may'd, 

With  darkness  surrounded,  by  terrors  dis- 
In  toiling  and  rowing  thy  strength  is  decay 'd. 

2  Loud  roaring  the  billows  now  nigh  over- 

whelm, 
But  skilful's  the  Pilot  who  sits  at  the  helm ; 
His  wisdom  conducts  thee,  his  pow'i:  thee 

defends, 
In  safety  and  quiet  thy  warfare  he  ends. 

3  "O  fearful!  O  faithless!"  in  mercy  he  cries, 
"  My  promise,  my  truth,  are  they  light  in 

thine  eyes?  [stand; 

Still,  still  I  am  with  thee,  my  promise  shall 
Through  tempest  and  tossing  I'll  bring  thee 

to  land. 


ASSOCIATION'S.  428 

4  Ferget  thee  I  will  not,  I  cannot,  thy  name 
Engrav'd  on  my  heart  doth  for  ever  remain ; 
The  palms  of  my  hands  whilst  I  look  on,  I 

see  [thee. 

The  wounds  I  received  when  suff 'ring  for 

5  I  feel  at   my  heart  all  thy  sighs  and   thy 

groans,  [bones, 

For  thou  art  most  near  me,  my  flesh  and  my 
In  all  thy  distresses  thy  head  feels  the  pain, 
Yet  all  are  most  needful,  not  one  is  in  vain. 

6  Then  trust  me,  and  fear  not;  thy  life  is 

secure ; 
My  wisdom  is  perfect,  supreme  is  my  pow'r; 
In  love  1  correct  thee,  thy  soul  to  refine, 
To  make  thee  at  length  in  my  likeness  to 

shine. 

7  The  foolish,  the  fearful,  the  weak  are  my 

care,  [pray'r; 

The  helpless,  the  hopeless,  I  hear  their  sad 
From   all   their  afflictions  my   glory   shall 

spring,  [they  '11  sing." 

And  the  deeper  their  sorrows,  the  louder 

HYMN  428.  8.  7.  4. 

Trevecca  37.    Kentucky  114.    VVestbury51. 

Longing  for  the  spread  of  the  Gospel. 

1  i"VER  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness, 
\J  Look,  my  soul,  be  still  and  gaze; 
All  the  promises  do  travail 

With  a  glorious  day  of  grace : 
Bless'd  Jubilee, 
Let  thy  glorious  morning  dawn ! 

2  Let  the  Indian,  let  the  Negro, 

Let  the  rude  barbarian  see 
That  divine  and  glorious  conquest, 

Once  obtain'd  on  Calvary ; 
Let  the  Gospel 

Loud  resound  from  pole  to  pole. 
5  Kingdoms  wide  that  sit  in  darkness, 

Grant  them,  Lord,  the  glorious  light; 


429  THE  CHURCH. 

And  from  eastern  coast  to  western, 

May  the  morning  chase  the  night, 
And  redemption, 
Freely  purchas'd,  win  the  day. 
[4  May  the  glorious  day  approaching 

On  their  grossest  darkness  dawn, 
And  the  everlasting  Gospel 

Spread  abroad  thy  holy  name, 
All  the  borders 

Of  the  great  Immanuel's  land.] 
5  Fly  abroad,  thou  mighty  Gospel, 

Win  and  conquer,  never  cease; 
May  thy  lasting  wide  dominions 

Multiply  and  still  increase; 
Sway  thy  sceptre, 
Saviour,  all  the  world  around. 

HYMN  429.  L.  M.    Beddome. 

Gloucester  12.     Coomb's  45.     Bromley  104. 
The  Increase  of  the  Church. 

1  QHOUT,  for  the  blessed  Jesus  reigns! 
^  Thro'  distant  lands  his  triumphs  spread; 
And  sinners,  freed  from  endless  pains, 
Own  him  their  Saviour  and  their  head. 

2  His  sons  and  daughters  from  afar, 
Daily' at  Sion's  gate  arrive; 
Those  who  were  dead  in  sin  before, 
By  sov'reign  grace  are  made  alive. 

[3  Oppressors  bow  beneath  his  feet, 
O'ercome  by  his  victorious  pow'r; 
Princes  in  humble  posture  wait, 
And  proud  blasphemers  learn  V  adore. 

4  Gentiles  and  Jews  his  laws  obey, 
Nations  remote  their  off'rings  bring; 
And,  unconstrained,  their  homage  pay 
To  their  exalted  God  and  King.] 

."}  O  may  his  conquests  still  increase, 
And  ev'ry  foe  his  pow'r  subdue; 
While  angels  celebrate  his  praise, 
And  saints  his  growing  glory  show. 


A' 


ASSOCIATIONS.  430,  431 

6  Loud  hallelujahs  to  the  Lamb, 
From  all  below  and  all  above; 
In  lofty  songs  exalt  his  name, 
In  songs  as  lasting  as  his  love. 

HYMN  430.  148th. 

Dartmouth  4G.    Carter  Lane  141. 
Tlie  Increase  of  the  Mtssiati s  Kingdom. 

LL  hail,  incarnate  God ! 
The  wondrous  things  foretold 
Of  thee  in  sacred  writ, 
With  joy  our  eyes  behold : 
Still  does  thine  arm  new  trophies  wear, 
And  monuments  of  glory  rear. 

2  To  thee  the  hoary  head 
Its  silver  honours  pays; 

To  thee  the  blooming  youth 

Devotes  his  brightest  days : 
And  ev'ry  age  their  tribute  bring. 
And  bow  to  thee,  all-conq'ring  King, 

3  O  haste,  victorious  Prince, 
That  happy  glorious  day, 
When  souls,  like  drops  of  dew, 
Shall  own  thy  gentle  sway: 

O  may  it  bless  our  longing  eyes, 
And  bear  our  shouts  beyond  the  skies ! 

4  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord! 
Eternal  be  thy  reign ! 
Behold  the  nations  sue 
To  wear  thy  gentle  chain : 

When  earth  and  time  are  known  no  more,   , 
Thy  throne  shall  stand  for  ever  sure. 

HYMN  431.     148th. 

Portsmouth  New  1-14.    Grove  125. 
The  completing  of  the  Spiritual  Temple.    Zecb.  IV.  7> 

1       QING  to  the  Lord  above, 

O  Who  deigns  on  earth  to  raise 
A  temple  to  his  love, 
A  monument  of  praise: 
Q2 


432  THfe  CHURCH. 

Ye  saints  around,  through  all  its  frame, 
Harmonious  sound  the  builder's  name. 
2      Beneath  his  eye  and  care, 
The  edifice  shall  rise 
Majestic,  strong,  and  fair, 
And  shine  above  the  skies: 
There  shall  he  place  the  polish'd  stone, 
Ordain'd  the  work  of  grace  to  crown. 


COLLECTIONS 

FOR  POOR  CHURCHES  AND  POOR 
BRETHREN* 

HYMN  432.  8.  7.    B.  Francis. 

Jevvin  Street  2*22.    North  am  pton  Chapel  126. 
.9t  a  Collection  for  poor  Ministers,  or  Missionaries. 

1  XJRAISE  the  Saviour,  all  ye  nations, 

1      Praise  him,  all  ye  hosts  above; 
Shout,  with  joyful  acclamations, 
His  divine  victorious  love  : 
Be  his  kingdom  now  promoted, 
Let  the  earth  her  monarch  know; 
Be  my  all  to  him  devoted, 
To  my  Lord  my  all  I  owe. 

2  See  how  beauteous  on  the  mountains 
Are  their  feet,  whose  grand  design 
Is  to  guide  us  to  the  fountains 
That  o'erflow  with  bliss  divine— 
Who  proclaim  the  joyful  tidings 

Of  salvation  all  around — 
Disregard  the  world's  deridings, 
And  in  works  of  love  abound. 

3  With  my  substance  I  will  honour 
My  Redeemer  and  my  Lord; 
Were  ten  thousand  worlds  my  manor, 
All  were  nothing  to  his  word: 


*  See  also  Hymn  24€ 


COLLECTIONS.  433, 434 

While  the  heralds  of  salvation 
His  abounding  grace  proclaim, 
Let  his  friends  of  ev'ry  station 
Gladly  join  to  spread  nis  fame. 

HYMN  453.  CM.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Braintree  25.    New- York  33. 
Relieving  Christ  in  his  Members.     Matt.  xxv.  40. 

1  TESUS,  my  Lord,  how  rich  thy  grace ! 
tf    Thy  bounties  how  complete ! 

How  shall  I  count  the  matchless  sum 
How  pay  the  mighty  debt? 

2  High  on  a  throne  of  radiant  light 

Dost  thou  exalted  shine ; 
What  can  my  poverty  bestow, 
When  all  the  worlds  are  thine  ? 

3  But  thou  hast  brethren  here  below, 

The  partners  of  thy  grace ; 
And  wilt  confess  their  humble  names 
Before  thy  Father's  face. 

4  In  them  thou  may'st  be  cloth'd  and  fed. 

And  visited  and  cheer'd ; 
And  in  their  accents  of  distress, 
My  Saviour's  voice  is  heard. 

5  Thy  face,  with  rev'rence  and  with  love, 

We  in  thy  poor  would  see ; 
O  let  us  rather  beg  our  bread, 
Than  keep  it  back  from  thee. 

HYMN  434.    L.  M. 

Lebanon  77.    Manning  245.    Islington  40. 
Of  thine  own  have  we  given  thee.    1  Chron.  xxix.  14. 

1  fllHE  Lord,  who  rules  the  world's  affairs, 

A    For  me  a  well-spread  board  prepares; 
My  grateful  thanks  to  him  shall  rise ; 
He  knows  my  wants,  those  wants  supplies, 

2  And  shall  I  grudge  to  give  his  poor 
A  mite  from  all  my  gen'rous  store  ? 


435,  436  THE  CHURCH. 

No,  Lord !  the  friends  of  thine  and  thee 
Shall  always  find  a  friend  in  me. 

HYMN  435.  L.  M.    Dr.  Gibbons. 

Martin's  Lane  67.     Horsley  205. 
The  Bcncficnicc  of  Christ,  for  our  Imitation. 

1  VM^HEN  Jesus  dwelt  in  mortal  clay, 

TT     What  were  his  works  from  day  to  day 
But  miracles  of  pow'r  and  grace, 
That  spread  salvation  through  our  race? 

2  Teach  us,  O  Lord,  to  keep  in  view 
Thy  pattern,  and  thy  steps  pursue ; 
Let  alms  bestow'd,  let  kindness  done, 
Be  witness'd  by  each  rolling  sun. 

3  That  man  may  last  but  never  lives, 
Who  much  receives,  but  nothing  gives; 
Who  none  can  love,  whom  none  can  thank, 
Creation's  blot,  creation's  blank: 

4  But  he  who  marks,  from  day  to  day, 
In  gen'rous  acts  his  radiant  way, 
Treads  the  same  path  his  Saviour  trod, 
The  path  to  glory  and  to  God. 

HYMN  436.  CM. 

Bath  Chapel  2G.    Miall  240.    Staughton  264. 
Providing  bags  that  wax  not  old.    Luke  xii.  33. 

1  XTES,  there  are  joys  that  cannot  die, 

X    With  God  laid  up  in  store; 
Treasure  beyond  the  changing  sky, 
Brighter  than  golden  ore. 

2  The  seeds  which  piety  and  love 

Have  scatter'd  here  below, 
In  the  fair  fertile  fields  above 
To  ample  harvests  grow. 

3  The  mite  my  willing  hands  can  give, 

At  Jesus'  feet  I  lay: 
Grace  shall  the  humble  gift  receive. 
And  grace  at  large  repay. 


.(  437,  438  ) 


CHURCH  MEETINGS. 

HYMN  437.  S.  M.    Dr.  S,  Stennett. 

Wirksworth  158.    Eagle  Street  New  55.     Broderip's  252. 
Praise  for  Conversion.    Psalm  Ixvi.  16. 

1  1^1  OME,  ye  that  fear  the  Lord, 
\J  And  listen,  while  I  tell, 
How  narrowly  my  feet  escap'd 

The  snares  of  death  and  hell. 

2  The  flatt'ring  joys  of  sense 

Assail'd  my  foolish  heart, 
While  Satan,'  with  malicious  skill, 
Guided  the  pois'nous  dart. 

3  I  fell  beneath  the  stroke, 

But  fell  to  rise  again; 
My  anguish  rous'd  me  into  life, 
And  pleasure  sprung  from  pain. 

4  Darkness,  and  shame,  and  grief, 

Oppress'd  my  gloomy  mind ; 
I  look'd  around  me  for  relief, 
But  no  relief  could  find. 

5  At  length  to  God  I  cried  ; 

He  heard  my  plaintive  sigh  ; 
He  heard,  and  instantly  he  seiu 
Salvation  from  on  high. 

6  My  drooping  head  he  rais'd ; 

My  bleeding  wounds  he  heal'd ; 
Pardon'd  my  sins ;  and,  with  a  smile, 
The  gracious  pardon  seal'd. 

7  O  !  may  I  ne'er  forget 

The  mercy  of  my  God ; 
Nor  ever  want  a  tongue  to  spread 
His  loudest  praise  abroad. 

HYMN  438.  CM. 

Bath  Chapel  26.    Miall  240.   .  ' 

The  Conversion  of  Sinners,  a  Matter  for  Prayer  and  Praise 

1  ri^HERE'S  joy  in  heav'n,  and  joy  on  earth. 
X  When  prodigals  return, 


439  THE  CHURCfl. 

To  see  desponding  souls  rejoice, 
And  haughty  sinners  mourn. 

2  "Come,  saints,  and  hear  what  God  hath 

Is  a  reviving  sound :  [done," 

0  may  it  spread  from  sea  to  sea, 
E'en  all  the  globe  around ! 

3  Often,  O  sov'reign  Lord,  renew 

The  wonders  of  this  day ; 
That  Jesus  here  may  see  his  seed, 
And  Satan  lose  his  prey. 

4  Great  God,  the  work  is  all  thine  own, 

Thine  be  the  praises  too ; 
Let  ev'ry  heart  and  ev'ry  tongue 
Give  thee  the  glory  due. 

HYMN  439.  C.  M.    Mnoton. 

Brighthelmstone  208.    Maidstone  196. 
Jipostacy —  Will  ye  also  go  arcay? 

1  "VETHEN  any  turn  from  Zion's  way, 

IT     (Alas !  what  numbers  do!) 

Methinks  I  hear  mv  Saviour  say, 

"  Wilt  thou  forsake  me  too?" 

2  Ah,  Lord !  with  such  a  heart  as  mine, 

Unless  thou  hold  me  fast, 

1  feel  I  must,  I  shall  decline, 

And  prove  like  them  at  last. 

3  Yet  thou  alone  hast  pow'r,  I  know, 

To  save  a  wretch  like  me ; 

To  whom,  or  whither  could  I  go, 

If  I  should  turn  from  thee  ? 

4  Beyond  a  doubt,  I  rest  assur'd 

Thou  art  the  Christ  of  God; 
Who  hast  eternal  life  secur'd 
By  promise  and  by  blood. 

5  The  help  of  men  and  angels  join'd 

Could  never  reach  my  case ; 
Nor  can  I  hope  relief  to  find 
But  in  thy  boundless  grace. 

6  No  voice  but  thine  can  give  me  rest 

And  bid  my  fears  depart : 


CHURCH  MEETINGS.  440,  441 

No  love  but  thine  can  make  me  bless'd, 
And  satisfy  my  heart. 
7  What  anguish  has  that  question  stirr'd — 
If  I  will  also  go? 
Yet,  Lord,  relying  on  thy  word, 
I  humbly  answer,  No! 

HYMN  440.  L.  M.    Steele. 

Paul's  246.    Warehara  117.    Gould's  272. 

To  ishom  shall  we  go,  but  unto  thee  ?  or.  Life  and  Safety  in 

Christ  alone.    John  vi.  67—69. 

1  fllHOU  only  sov'reign  of  my  heart, 

A    My  refuge,  my  Almighty  friend ; 
And  can  my  soul  from  thee  depart, 
On  whom  alone  my  hopes  depend  ? 

2  Whither,  ah !  whither  shall  I  go, 

A  wretched  wand'rer  from  my  Lord  ? 
Can  this  dark  world  of  sin  and  woe 
One  glimpse  of  happiness  afford? 

3  Eternal  life  thy  words  impart, 
On  these  my  fainting  spirit  lives ; 
Here  sweeter  comforts  cheer  my  heart 
Than  all  the  round  of  nature  gives. 

4  Let  earth's  alluring  joys  combine, 
While  thou  art  near,  in  vain  they  call; 
One  smile,  one  blissful  smile  of  thine, 
My  dearest  Lord,  outweighs  them  all. 

5  Thy  name  my  inmost  pow'rs  adore, 
Thou  art  my  life,  my  joy,  my  care ; 
Depart  from  thee — 'tis  death — 'tis  more, 
'Tis  endless  ruin,  deep  despair ! 

6  Low  at  thy  feet  my  soul  would  lie, 
Here  safety  dwells,  and  peace  divine : 
Still  let  me  live  beneath  thine  eye, 
For  life,  eternal  life,  is  thine. 

HYMN  441.  L.  M.    Dr.  Gibbons. 

Green's  Hundred  89.    Mark's  65. 
Prayer  for  the  whole  Church. 

1  TN  thee,  thou  all-sufficient  God, 
JL  The  springs  of  happiness  arise, 


442  BAPTISM. 

That  cheer  this  howling  waste  below, 
And  bless  the  mansions  of  the  skies. 

2  We,  the  productions  of  thy  pow'r, 
And  pensioners  upon  thy  love, 
Look  to  thy  throne  with  longing  eyes, 
And  wait  thy  blessings  from  above. 

3  Protect  the  young  from  ev'ry  snare, 
And  let  thy  staff  support  the  old ; 
Relieve  the  poor,  nor  let  the  rich 
Have  all  their  heritage  in  gold. 

4  Let  joyful  saints  still  taste  thy  grace, 
Give  to  the  mourners  heav'nly  day, 
Sustain  the  strong,  and  quick  revive 
The  with'ring  plants  from  their  decay. 


BAPTISM. 

HYMN  442.     112th. 

Carey's  11.     Uffculm  93. 
Christ  Baptized  in  Jordan. 

1  TTN  Jordan's  tide  the  Baptist  stands, 
JL  Immersing  the  repenting  Jews; 
The  Son  of  God  the  rite  demands, 

Nor  dares  the  holy  man  refuse ; 
Jesus  descends  beneath  the  wave, 
The  emblem  of  his  future  grave. 

2  Wonder,  ye  heav'ns !  your  Maker  lies 

In  deeds  conceal'd  from  human  view; 
Ye  saints,  behold  him  sink  and  rise, 

A  fit  example  thus  for  you: 
The  sacred  record,  while  you  read, 
Calls  you  to  imitate  the  deed. 

3  But  lo!  from  yonder  op'ning  skies, 

What  beams  of  dazzling  glory  spread! 
Dove-like,  th'  Eternal  Spirit  flies, 

And  lights  on  the  Redeemer's  head; 
Amaz'd  they  see  the  pow'r  divine 
Around  the  Saviour's  temples  shine. 

4  But  hark !  my  soul,  hark  and  adore ! 
What  sounds  are  those  that  roll  along  ? 


baptism.  443, 444 

Not  like  loud  Sinai's  awful  roar, 

But  soft  and  sweet  as  Gabriel's  song  ? 
•*  This  is  my  well-beloved  Son, 
"  I  see  well  pleas'd  what  he  hath  done." 
5  Thus  the  Eternal  Father  spoke, 

Who  shakes  creation  with  a  nod; 
Through  parting  skies  the  accents  broke, 

And  bios  us  hear  the  Son  of  God  ; 
O  hear,  the  awful  word  to-day, 
Hear,  all  ye  nations,  and  obey ! 

HYMN  443.  L.  M.    J.  Stennett. 

Bramcoate  8.     Portugal  97. 
A  Baptismal  Hymn. 

1  rpHE  great  Redeemer  we  adore, 

JL  Who  came  the  lost  to  seek  and  save, 
Went  humbly  down  from  Jordan's  shore, 
To  find  a  tomb  beneath  its  wave. 

2  "  Thus  it  becomes  us  to  fulfil 

"All  righteousness,"  he  meekly  said: 

"  Why  should  we  then  to  do  his  will,  I 

"Or  be  asham'd,  or  be  afraid  ?" 

3  With  thee,  into  thy  wat'ry  tomb, 
Lord,  'tis  our  glory  to  descend ; 

'Tis  wondrous  grace  thatigives  us  room 
To  lie  interr'd  by  such  a  friend. 

4  Yet  as  the  yielding  waves  give  way, 
To  let  us  see  the  light  again, 

So,  on  the  resurrection  day, 
The  bands  of  death  prov'd  weak  and  vain. 
3  Thus,  when  thou  shalt  again  appear, 
The  gates  of  death  shall  open  wide, 
Our  dust  thy  mighty  voice  shall  hear, 
And  rise  and  triumph  at  thy  side. 

HYMN  444.  8.  8.  6.     JVorman. 

Chatham  59.    Broadmead  150. 
Thus  it  beconuth  us,  &c.     Matthew  iii.  15. 

1  fllHUS  it  became  the  Prince  of  Grace, 
JL   And  thus  should  all  the  favour'd  race 


445  BAPTISM. 

High  heav'n's  command  fulfil; 
For  that  the  condescending  God 
Should  lead  his  follow'rs  through  the  flood, 
Was  heav'n's  eternal  will. 

2  'Tis  not  as  led  by  custom's  voice, 

We  make  these  ways  our  favour'd  choice, 

And  thus  with  zeal  pursue: 
No,  heav'n's  eternal  sov 'reign  Lord 
Has,  in  the  precepts  of  his  word, 

Enjoin'd  us  thus  to  do. 

3  And  shall  we  ever  dare  despise 
The  gracious  mandate  of  the  skies, 

Where  condescending  Heav'n, 
To  sinful  man's  apostate  race, 
In  matchless  love,  and  boundless  grace, 

His  will  reveal'd  has  giv'n? 

4  Thou  everlasting  gracious  King, 
Assist  us  now  thy  grace  to  sing; 

And  still  direct  our  way 
To  those  bright  realms  of  peace  and  rest, 
Where  all  th'  exulting  tribes  are  bless'd 

With  one  great  choral  day. 

HYMN  445.  8.  7.    Fawcett. 

^elf*  210.    Carlisle  95. 

Invitation  to  follow  the  Lamb. 

1  TTUMBLE  souls  who  seek  salvation, 
XI  Through  the  Lamb's  redeeming  blood, 
Hear  the  voice  of  Revelation, 

Tread  the  path  that  Jesus  trod. 
Flee  to  him  your  only  Saviour; 

In  his  mighty  name  confide; 
In  the  whole  of  your  behaviour, 

Own  him  as  your  sov'reign  guide. 

2  Hear  the  bless'd  Redeemer  call  you, 

L:sten  to  his  gracious  voice; 
Dread  no  ills  that  can  befall  you, 

While  you  make  his  ways  your  choice: 
Jesus  says,  "  Let  each  believer 

"  Be  baptised  in  my  name  :•' 


baptism.  446,447 

He  himself  in  Jordan's  river 

Was  immers'd  beneath  the  stream, 

3  Plainly  hear  his  footsteps  tracing, 

Follow  him  without  delay; 
Gladly  his  command  embracing, 

Lo !  your  Captain  leads  the  way : 
View  the  rite  with  understanding, 

Jesus'  grave  before  you  lies; 
Be  interr  d  at  his  commanding, 

After  his  example  rise. 

HYMN  446.  C.  M. 

Charmouth  28.    Matthew's  34. 
I  The  Believer  constrained  by  the  Love  of  Christ  to  follow  him. 

1  TT|EAR  Lord,  and  will  thy  pard'ning  love 
JLr   Embrace  a  wretch  so  vile  ? 

Wilt  thou  my  load  of  guilt  remove, 
And  bless  me  with  thy  smile? 

2  Hast  thou  the  cross  for  me  endur'd, 

And  all  its  shame  despis'd  ? 
And  shall  I  be  asham'd,  O  Lord, 

With  thee  to  be  baptis'd? 
.3  Didst  thou  the  great  example  lead, 

In  Jordan's  swelling  flood? 
And  shall  my  pride  disdain  the  deed, 

That's  worthy  of  my  God  ? 

4  Dear  Lord,  the  ardour  of  thy  love 

Reproves  my  cold  delays; 
And  now  my  willing  footsteps  move- 
In  thy  delightful  ways. 

HYMN  447.  C.  M.     Dr.  Ryland. 

Devizes  14.     Otford  106. 

-  Difficulties  in  the  Way  of  Duty  surmounted. — Hinder  me  not. 

Gen.  xxiv.  56.* 

[1  V17"HEN  Abr'ham's  servant,  to  procure 

▼  ▼     A  wife  for  Isaac,  went, 
I    He  met  Rebekah — told  his  wish, — 

Her  parents  gave  consent. 

*  This  Hymn  may  begin  at  the  sixth  verie, 


448  BAPTISM. 

2  Yet  for  ten  days  they  urg'd  the  man, 

His  journey  to  delay ; 
"Hinder  me  not,"  he  quick  reply'd, 
"Since  God  hath  crown'd  my  way." 

3  'Tvvas  thus  I  cry'd,  when  Christ  the  Lord 

My  soul  to  him  did  wed ; 
"  Hinder  me  not,"  nor  friends  nor  foes, 
"  Since  God  my  way  hath  sped." 

4  "  Stay,"  says  the  world,  "  and  taste  awhile 

"  My  ev  ry  pleasant  sweet;" 
"Hinder  me  not,"  my  soul  replies, 
"  Because  the  way  is  great. 

5  "  Stay,"  Satan,  my  old  master  cries, 

"  Or  force  shall  tht-e  detain;" 
"  Hinder  me  not,  I  will  begone, 
"  My  God  has  broke  my  chain."] 

6  In  all  my  Lord's  appointed  ways, 

My  journey  I'll  pursue; 
Hinder  me  not,  ye  much-lov'd  saints, 
For  I  must  go  with  you. 

7  Through  floods  and  flames,  if  Jesus  lead, 

I'll  follow  where  he  goes; 
Hinder  me  not,  shall  be  my  cry, 
Though  earth  and  hell  oppose. 

8  Through  duty,  and  through  trials  too, 

I'll  go  at  his  command  ; 
Hinder  me  not,  for  I  am  bound 
To  my  Immanuel's  land.' 

9  And  when  my  Saviour  calls  me  home, 

Still  this  my  cry  shall  be, 
Hinder  me  not,  come  welcome  death, 
I'll  gladly  go  with  thee. 

HYMN  448.  C.  M.    J.  Stennett. 
Bath  Chapel  96.     Iluddersfield  202. 
fmmersion. 
X  F11HUS  was  the  great  Redeemer  plung'd 
M.    In  Jordan's  swelling  flood, 
To  show  he  must  be  soon  baptis'd, 
In  tears,  and  sweat,  and  blood. 


baptism.  449, 450 

!  Thus  was  his  sacred  body  laid 
Beneath  the  yielding  wave; 
Thus  was  his  sacred  body  rais'd 
Out  of  the  liquid  grave. 
I  Lord,  we  thy  precepts  would  obey, 
In  thy  own  Footsteps  tread. 
Would  die,  be  buried,  rise  with  thee, 
Our  ever-living  head. 

HYMN  449.    8,  7. 

Northampton  Cliapel  126. 
Buried  with  Christ  in  Baptism.     Rom.  iv.  4. 

JESUS,  mighty  King  in  Sion ! 
Thou  alone  our  guide  shall  be; 
Thy  commission  we  rely  on, 

We  would  follow  none  but  thee : 
As  an  emblem  of  thy  passion, 

And  thy  vict'ry  o'er  the  grave, 
We  who  know  thy  great  salvation 
Are  baptis'd  beneath  the  wave. 
Fearless  of  the  wrorld's  despising,    . 

We  the  ancient  path  pursue ; 
Buried  w;ch  our  Lord,  and  rising 
To  a  life  divinely  new. 
HYMN  450.  L.  M.    J.  Stennett. 

Chard  175.     Rochford  22. 
A  Baptismal  Hymn. 

SEE  how  the  willing  converts  trace 
The  path  their  great  Redeemer  trod  J 
And  follow  through  his  liquid  grave 
The  meek,  the  lowly,  Son  of  God ! 


2  Here  they  renounce  their  former  deeds, 
And  to  a  heav'nly  life  aspire, 
Their  rags  for  glorious  robes  exchang'd, 
They  shine  in  clean  and  bright  attire! 
p3  O  sacred  rite,  by  thee  the  name, 
Of  Jesus  we  to  own  begin : 
This  is  our  resurrection  pledge, 
Pledge  of  the  pardon  of  our  sin. 


451  BAPTISM. 

4  Glory  to  God  on  high  be  giv'n, 
Who  shows  his  grace  to  sinful  men: 
Let  saints  on  earth,  and  hosts  in  heav'nj 
In  concert  join  their  loud  Amen. 

HYMN  451.  L.  M.     Gregg.      - 
Altered  by  B.  Francis. 

Rippon's  188.    Bredby  165.     Horseley  205. 
Not  ashamed  of  Christ. 

1  TESUS !  and  shall  it  ever  be 

•f    A  mortal  man  asham'd  of  thee  ! 
Asham'd  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days ! 

2  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  sooner  far 
Let  ev'ning  blush  to  own  a  star : 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

3  Asham'd  of  Jesus!  just  as  soon 
Let  midnight  be  asham'd  of  noon : 
'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul  till  he, 
Bright  Morning  Star !  bid  darkness  flee. 

4  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  that  dear  friend, 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heav'n  depend ! 
No ;  when  I  blush — be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  his  name. 

5  Asham'd  of  Jesus !  yes  I  may, 
When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away, 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fears  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

6  Till  then — nor  is  my  boasting  vain— • 
Till  then  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain  ! 
And  O  may  this  my  glory  be, 

That  Christ  is  not  asham'd  of  me  ! 

7  His  institutions  would  I  prize, 

Take  up  my  cross — the  shame  despise; 
Dare  to  defend  his  noble  cause* 
And  yield  obedience  to  his  laws.] 


baptism.  452,453 

HYMN  452.   L.M. 

BramcoateS.     New  Court  173. 

The  Candidates.—  They  were  Baptised,  both  Men  and  Women. 
Acts  viii.  12. 

1  f^i  REAT  God,  we  in  thy  courts  appear, 
\M  With  humble  joy  and  holy  fear, 
Thy  wise  injunctions  to  obey  ; 

Let  saints  and  angels  hail  the  day  ! 

2  Great  things,  O  everlasting  Son, 

Great  things  for  us,  thy  grace  hath  done, 
Constrain'd  by  thy  Almighty  love, 
Our  willing  feet  to  meet  thee  move. 

3  In  thy  assembly  here  we  stand, 
Obedient  to  thy  great  command; 
The  sacred  flood  is  full  in  view, 

And  thy  sweet  voice  invites  us  through, 

4  The  Word,  the  Spirit,  and  the  Bride, 
Must  not  invite  and  be  deny'd; 
Was  not  the  Lord,  who  came  to  save, 
Interr'd  in  such  a  liquid  grave  ? 

5  Thus  we,  dear  Saviour,  own  thy  name, 
Receive  us  rising  from  the  stream ; 
Then  to  thy  tablet  let  us  come, 

And  dwell  in  Zion  as  our  home. 

HYMN  453.  C.  M.    Beddome. 

Bedford  91.    Ann's  58. 
Morning  before  Baptism ;  or,  at  the  water's  side.  Ps.  cxxix.32. 

1  TTOW  great,  how  solemn  is  the  work, 
XX  Which  we  attend  to-day  ! 

Now  for  a  holy,  solemn  frame, 
O  God,  to  thee  we  pray. 

2  O  may  we  feel  as  once  we  felt, 

When  pain'd  and  griev'd  at  heart, 
Thy  kind,  forgiving,  melting  look, 
Reliev'd  our  ev'ry  smart.   .. 

3  Let  graces  then  in  exercise 

Be  exercis'd  again ; 
And  nurtur'd  by  celestial  pow'r, 
In  exercise  remain, 


454, 455  baptism. 

4  Awake  our  love,  our  fear,  our  hope, 

Wake  fortitude  and  joy ; 
Vain  world  begone ;  let  things  above 
Our  happy  thoughts  employ. 

5  Whilst  thee  our  Saviour  and  our  God 

To  all  around  we  own ; 
Drive  each  rebellious,  rival  lust, 
Each  traitor,  from  the  throne. 

6  Instruct  our  minds,  our  wills  subdue, 

To  heav'n  our  passions  raise, 
That  hence  our  lives,  our  All,  may  be 
Devoted  1;o  thy  praise. 

HYMN  454.    L.  M. 

Ailie  Street  241.    Derby  169. 
The  Administrator. 

1  "|"^0  teach  the  nations,  and  baptize," 

KM  Aloud  th'  ascending  Jesus  cries; 
His  glad  apostles  took  the  word, 
And  round  the  nations  preach 'd  their  Lord. 

2  Commission'd  thus,  by  Zion's  King, 
We  to  his  holy  laver  bring 

These  happy  converts,  who  have  known 
And  trusted  in  his  grace  alone. 

3  Lord,  in  thy  house  they  seek  thy  face, 
O  bless  them  with  peculiar  grace  : 
Refresh  their  souls  with  love  divine, 
Let  beams  of  glory  round  them  shine. 

SINGLE  VERSES  ON  BAPTISM. 

HYMN  455—467.  L.  M. 

Old  Hundred  100.     Portugal  97. 

WH  ATE'ER  to  thee,  our  Lord,  belongs, 
Is  always  worthy  of  our  songs : 
And  all  thy  works,  and  all  thy  ways, 
Demands  our  wonder  and  our  praise. 

Beddome. 
Hosanna  to  the  Church's  Head, 
Who  suffer'd  in  our  room  and  stead ! 


: 

BAPTISM.  45  v4r() 

He  was  immevs'd  in  Jordan's  flood, 
And  then  immers'd  in  sweat  and  blood! 

J.  Stennett. 
Behold  the  grave  where  Jesus  lay, 
Before  he  shed  his  precious  blood' 
How  plain  he  mark  d  the  humble  way 
To  sinners  through  the  mystic  flood! 

Beddome. 
Come,  ye  redeemed  of  the  Lord, 
Come,  and  obey  his  sacred  word; 
He  died,  and  rose  again  for  you ; 
What  more  could  the  Redeemer  do  ? 

Beddome. 
We  to  this  place  are  come  to  show 
WThat  we  to  boundless  mercy  owe: 
The  Saviour's  footsteps  to  explore, 
And  tread  the  path  he  trod  before. 

Beddome. 
Eternal  Spirit,  heav'nly  dove, 
On  these  baptismal  waters  move; 
That  we,  through  energy  divine, 
May  have  the  substance  with  the  sign. 
All  ye  that  love  Immanuei's  name, 
And  long  to  feel  th'  increasing  flame, 
'Tis  you,  ye  children  of  the  light! 
The  Spirit  and  the  Bride  invite. 

H.F- . 

Ye,  who  your  native  vileness  mourn, 
And  to  the  great  Redeemer  turn, 
Who  see  your  wretched  state  by  sin, 
"Ye  blessed  of  the  Lord,  come  in." 

H.F . 

Jesus,  my  Saviour,  and  my  all, 
Methink's  I  hear  thy  gentle  call; 
These  are  the  sounds  that  chide  my  stay, 
"  Arise,  my  love,  and  come  away." 

H.F . 

Amazing  grace  !  and  shall  I  still 
Prove  disobedient  to  thy  will  ? 
R 


.68  BAPTISM. 

Ah!  no :  dear  Lord,  the  watery  tomb 
Belongs  to  thee,  and  there  I  come. 

H . 

Apostles  trod  this  holy  ground, 
This  is  the  road  believers  go; 
My  Jesus  in  this  way  was  found, 
I  charge  my  soul  to  tread  it  too. 

J.  Stennett. 
With  lowly  minds,  and  lofty  songs, 
Let  all  admire  the  Saviour's  grace, 
Till  the  great  rising  day  reveal, 
Th'  immortal  glory  of  his  face. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
"We  humbly  dedicate  our  pow'rs; 
If,  with  Jehovah's  blessings  crown'd, 
Immortal  happiness  is  ours. 

HYMN  468.    148th. 

Bethesda  112.    Swithin's  44. 
hldrcss  to  the  Holy  Spirit. 

1  "T| ESC  END,  celestial  Dove, 

JLJ  And  make  thy  presence  known; 

Reveal  our. Saviour's  love, 
And  seal  us  for  thine  own ; 
Unbless'd  by  thee,  our  works  are  vain; 
Nor  can  we  e'er  acceptance  gain. 

2  When  our  incarnate  God, 

The  sov 'reign  Prince  of  light, 
In  Jordan's  swelling  flood 

Receiv'd  the  holy  rite, 
In  open  view  thy  form  came  down, 
And,  dove-like,  flew  the  King  to  crown. 

3  The  day  was  never  known, 

Since  time  began  its  race, 
On  which  such  glory  shone, 

On  which  was  shown  such  grace, 
that,  which  shed,  in  Jordan's  stream, 
On  Jesus'  head  the  heav'nly  beam. 


baptism.  469, 470 

i      Continue  still  to  shine, 

And  fill  us  with  thy  fire : 
This  ordinance  is  thine, 
Do  thou  our  souls  inspire ! 
Thou  wilt  attend  on  all  thy  sons: 
"  Till  time  shall  end,"  thy  promise  runs. 
HYMN  469.  C.  M.    James  Newton. 
f  rowle  3.    James's  163. 
After  Baptism.     Mark  xvi.  16. 

«T>ROCLAIM,"  saith  Christ,  "mywon- 

JL    "drous  grace 

"To  all  the  sons  of  men; 
"  He  that  believes,  and  is  baptis'd, 

"Salvation  shall  obtain." 
Let  plenteous  grace  descend  on  thoset 

Who,  hoping  in  thy  word, 
This  day  have  publicly  declar'd 

That  Jesus  is  their  Lord. 
With  cheerful  feet  may  they  advance, 

And  run  the  Christian  race; 
And  through  the  troubles  of  the  way 

Find  all-sufficient  grace. 

HYMN  470.  C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Charleston  105.     Hammond  226. 
A  practical  improvement  of  Baptism.     Col.  iii.  1. 

ATTEND,  ye  children  of  your  God; 
Ye  heirs  of  glory,  hear; 
For  accents  so  divine  as  these 

Might  charm  the  dullest  ear. 
Baptis'd  into  your  Saviour's  death, 

Your  souls  to  sin  must  die ; 
With  Christ  your  Lord  ye  live  anew, 

With  Christ  ascend  on  high. 
There,  by  his  Father's  side,  he  sits, 

Enthron'd  divinely  fair; 
Yet  owns  himself  your  Brother  still, 

And  your  forerunner  there. 

Rise,  from  these  earthly  trifles,  rise, 
On  wings  of  faith  and  love ; 


471  BAPTISM. 

Above  your  choicest  treasure  lies, 

And  be  your  hearts  above. 
5  But  earth  and  sin  will  drag  us  down, 

When  we  attempt  to  fly  ; 
Lord,  send  thy  strong  attractive  pow'r, 

To  raise  and  fix  us  high. 

HYMN  471.  C.  M.    fieddome. 

New- York  33.     Sprague  166. 

Tlic  reflection  of  a  Baptised  Believer — He%ent  on  his  Wag 

rejoicing.    Acts  viii.  9. 

1  npHE  holy  eunuch,  when  baptis'd 

M.    Went  on  his  way  with  joy ; 
And  who  can  tell  what  rapt'rous  thoughts 
Did  then  his  mind  employ? 

2  "  Is  that  most  glorious  Saviour  mine, 

"  Of  whom  1  lately  read  ? 
"  Who,  bearing  all  my  sins  and  griefs, 
"  Was  number'd  with  the  dead? 

3  "  Is  he,  who,  bursting  from  the  grave, 

"Now  reigns  above  the  sky, 
"  My  advocate  before  the  throne, 
"My  portion  when  I  die? 

4  "Have  I  profess'd  his  holy  name? 

"  Do  I  his  Gospel  bear 
"To  Ethiopia's  scorched  lands, 
"  And  shall  1  spread  it  there  ? 

5  "  Bless'd  pool!  in  which  I  lately  lay, 

"  And  left  my  fears  behind  ; 
"What  an  unworthy  wretch  am  I! 
"  And  God  profusely  kind. 

6  "  Bless'd  emblem  of  that  precious  blood, 

"Which  satisfied  for  sin; 
"  And  of  that  renovating  grace, 

"Which  makes  the  conscience  clean." 

7  This  pattern,  Lord,  with  sacred  joy, 

Help  us  to  keep  in  view ; 
The  same  our  work,  the  same,  O  make 
Our  consolation  too. 


(  472,  473  ) 


THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 

HYMN  472.  L.  M.    Dr.  JVatts's  Lyrics. 

Ailie  Strcei  241.     Braineoate  8. 

A  preparatory  thought  for  the  Lord's  Supper. 

Jn  Imitation  of  Isaiah,  \liii.  1 — 3. 

1  "VITHA  F  heav'nly  Man,  or  lovely  God, 
?  ▼     Comes  marching  downward  from  the 

Array'd  in  garments  roll'd  in  blood,    [skies, 

With  joy  and  pity  in  his  eyes? 
3  The  Lord !  the  Saviour !  yes,  'tis  he, 

I  know  him  by  the  smiles  he  wears; 

Dear  glorious  Man,  that  died  for  me, 

Drench'd  deep  in  agonies  and  tears. 

3  Lo,  he  reveals  his  shining  breast; 
I  own  these  wounds,  and  I  adore: 
Lo,  he  prepares  a  royal  feast, 

Sweet  fruit  of  the  sharp  pangs  he  bore. 

4  Whence  flow  these  favours  so  divine? 
Lord !  why  so  lavish  of  thy  blood  ? 
Why,  for  such  earthly  souls  as  mine, 
This  heav'nly  wine,  this  sacred  food? 

5  'Twas  his  own  love  that  made  him  bleed, 
That  nail'd  him  to  the  cursed  tree ; 
'Twas  his  own  love  this  table  spread, 
For  such  unworthy  guests  as  we. 

6  Then  let  us  taste  the  Saviour's  love ; 
Come,  faith,  and  feed  upon  the  Lord; 
With  glad  consent  our  lips  shall  move, 
And  sweet  hosannas  crown  the  board. 

HYMN  473.  CM.    Steele. 

Irish  171.    Braintree  25. 
Jin  Invitation  to  the  Gospel  Feast.     Luke  xiv.  22. 

1  "\TE  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor, 
JL    behold  a  royal  feast ! 
Where  Mercy  spreads  her  bounteous  store, 
For  every  humble  guest. 


474  the  lord's  supper. 

2  See  Jesus  stands  with  rpen  arms: 

He  calls,  he  bids  you  come: 
Guilt  holds  you  back,  and  fear  alarms; 
But  see,  there  yet  is  room — 

3  Room  in  the  Saviour's  bleeding  heart, 

There  love  and  pity  meet; 

Nor  will  he  bid  the  soul  depart 

That  trembles  at  his  feet. 

4  In  him  the  Father  reconcil'd 

Invites  your  souls  to  come; 

The  rebel  shall  be  call'd  a  child, 

And  kindly  welcom'd  home. 

5  O  come,  and  with  his  children  taste 

The  blessings  of  his  love  ; 
While  hope  attends  the  sweet  repast 
Of  nobler  joys  above. 

6  There,  with  united  heart  and  voice, 

Before  th'  eternal  throne, 
Ten  thousand  thousand  souls  rejoice, 
In  ecstasies  unknown. 

7  And  yet  ten»thousand  thousand  more 

Are  welcome  still  to  come: 
Ye  longing  souls,  the  grace  adore, 
Approach,  there  yet  is  room. 

HYMN  474.   L.  M.    Dr.  Watts's  Lyric?. 

Yarmouth  198,     Dresden  J78.     Rowles  73. 
Ckrift  lying-  rising,  and  reigning. 

1  TFF,  dies!  the  Friend  of  sinners  dies! 
JTl-  Lo,  Salem's  daughters  weep  around! 
A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies ' 

A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground! 
Come,  saints,  and  drop  a  tear  or  two, 
For  him  who  groan'd  beneath  your  load; 
He  shed  a  thousand  drops  for  you, 
A  thousand  drops  of  ricner  blood! 

2  Here's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree, 
The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  men! 
But  lo!  what  sudden  joys  we  see! 
Jesus  the  dead  revives  again ! 


THE  LORDS  SUPPER.  4,  o 

The  rising  God  forsakes  the  tomb ! 
Up  to  his  Father's  courts  he  flies; 
Cherubic  legions  guard  him  home, 
And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies! 
5  Break  off  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  tell 
How  high  "our  great  Deliv'rer  reigns; 
Sing  how  he  spoil'd  the  hosts  of  hell, 
And  led  the  monster,  death,  in  chains ! 
Say,  "Live  for  ever,  wondrous  King, 
"Born  to  redeem,  and  strong  to  save!" 
Then  ask  the  monster,  "  Where's  thy  stine? 
"  And  where's  thy  vict'ry,  boasting  grave  r' 

HYMN  475.  C.  M.    J.  Stennett. 

Liverpool  83.    Cambridge  New  74. 
A  Sacramental  Hymn. 

1  TESUS!  O  word  divinely  sweet! 
•I    How  charming  is  the  sound ! 
What  joyful  news!  what  heav'nly  sense!' 

In  that  dear  name  is  found ! 

2  Our  souls  all  guilty,  and  condemn 'd, 

In  hopeless  tetters  lay ; 
Our  souls,  with  num'rous  sins  deprav'd, 
To  death  and  hell  a  prey. 

3  Jesus,  to  purge  away  this  guilt, 

A  willing  victim  fell, 
And  on  his  cross  triumphant  broke 
The  bands  of  death  and  hell. 

4  Our  foes  were  mighty  to  destroy, 

He  mighty  was  to  save ; 
He  died,  but  could  not  long  be  held 
A  pris'ner  in  the  grave. 

5  Jesus!  who  mighty  art  to  save, 

Still  push  thy  conquests  on ; 

Extend  the  triumphs  of  thy  cross, 

Where'er  the  sun  has  shone. 

6  O  Captain  of  salvation !  make 

Thy  pow'r  and  mercy  known; 
Till  crowds  of  willing  converts  come 
And  worship  at  thy  throne. 


476,  477        the  lord's  supper. 

HYMN  476.  L.  M.    J.  Stennett. 

Chard  165.     Bramcoate  8. 
A  Sacramental  Hymn. 

1  fipHUS  we  commemorate  the  day, 

JL    On  which  our  dearest  Lord  was  slain; 
Thus  we  our  pious  homage  pay, 
Till  he  appear  on  earth  again. 

2  Come,  great  Redeemer,  open  wide 
The  curtains  of  the  parting  sky ; 
On  a  bright  cloud  in  triumph  ride, 
And  on  the  wind's  swift  pinions  fly. 

3  Come,  King  of  kings,  with  thy  bright  train, 
Cherubs,  and  seraphs,  heav'nly  hosts ; 
Assume  thy  right,  enlarge  thy  reign, 

As  far  as  earth  extends  her  coasts. 

4  Come,  Lord,  and  where  thy  cross  once  stood, 
There  plant  thy  banner,  fix  thy  throne; 
Subdue  the  rebels  by  thy  word, 

And  claim  the  nations  for  thy  own. 
HYMN  477.  L.  M.    Beddome. 
Portugal  47.    Ulverstpn  179.    Gould's -272. 

Holy  Admiration  and  Joy. 

1  TESUS,  when  faith,  with  fixed  eyes, 
•I    Beholds  thy  wondrous  sacrifice, 
Love  rises  to  an  ardent  flame, 

And  we  all  other  hope  disclaim. 

2  With  cold  affections,  who  can  see 

The  thorns,  the  scourge,  the  nails,  the  tree, 
Thv  flowing  tears,  and  purple  sweat, 
Thy  bleeding  hands,  and  head,  and  feet? 

3  Look,  saints,  into  his  op'ning  side; 

The  breach  how  large,  how  deep,  how  wide} 
Thence  issues  forth  a  double  flood, 
Of  cleansing  water,  pard'ning  blood. 

4  Hence,  O  my  soul,  a  balsam  flows, 

To  heal  thv  wounds,  and  cure  thy  woes; 
Immortal  joys  come  streaming  down, 
Joys,  like  his'  griefs,  immense,  unknown. 

5  Thus  I  could  ever,  ever  sing 

The  suff' rings  of  my  heav'nly  King: 


THE  lord's  SUPPER.  478,  4i~ 

With  growing  pleasures  spread  abroad 
The  myst'ries  of  a  dying  God. 
HYMN  478.   L.  M. 

Warehain  117.     Green's  Hundred  89, 

.Meditating  on  the  Cross  of  Christ. 

1  ^lOME,  see  on  bloody  Calvary, 
\J  Suspended  on  th'  accursed  tree, 
A  harmless  suff'rer,  cover'd  o'er 
With  shame,  and  welt'ring  in  his  gore, 

2  Is  this  the  Saviour  long  foretold 
To  usher  in  the  age  of  gold  ? 

To  make  the  reign  of  sorrow  cease, 
And  bind  the  jarring  world  in  peace? 

3  'Tis  he,  'tis  he ! — he  kindly  shrouds 
His  glories  in  a  night  of  clouds, 
That  souls  might  from  their  ruin  rise, 
And  heir  th'  unperishable  skies. 

4  See,  to  their  refuge  and  their  rest, 
From  all  the  bonds  of  guilt  releas'd, 
Transgressors  to  his  cross  repair, 
And  find  a  full  redemption  there, 

5  Jesus,  what  millions  of  our  race 
Have  been  the  triumphs  of  thy  grace! 
And  millions  more  to  thee  shall  fly, 
And  on  thy  sacrifice  rely, 

6  That  tree,  that  curse-empoison'd  tree, 
Which  prov'd  a  bloody  rack  to  thee, 
Shall  in  the  noblest  blessings  shoot, 
And  fill  the  nations  with  its  fruit. 

7  The  sorrow,  shame,  and  death,  were  thine, 
And  all  the  stores  of  Wrath  divine ! 

Ours  are  the  glory,  life,  and  bliss; 

What  love  can  be  compar'd  to  this! 

HYMN  479.  L.  M.    D.  Turner, 

Old  Hundred  100.     Angel's  Hymn  60. 

Set  him  above,  all  Principalities  and  Power  s-T-fforthjf  is  the 

Lamb  that  was  ."lain  to  receive  Glory  and  Blessing. 

Eph.  i.  21.    Rev.  v.  12. 

1  "l^TOW  far  above  the  starry  skies, 
j^i    Our  Jesus  fills  his  brightest  throne, 
R  2 


480  THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 

Invisible  to  mortal  eyes; 
But  not  to  humble  faith  unknown. 
[2  The  countless  hosts  that  round  him  stand, 
The  subjects  of  his  so  v 'reign  pow'r, 
Fly  through  the  world  at  his  command, 
Or  prostrate  at  his  feet  adore. 

3  Satan,  and  all  his  rebel  crew, 

That  rag'd  to  pull  his  kingdom  down, 
Crush'd  by  his  hands,  in  ruin  now 
Lie  trembling  at  his  awful  frown. 

4  His  name  above  all  creatures  great, 
He  all  sustains  and  all  controls  ! 
Yet  from  his  high  exalted  state 
Looks  kindly  down  on  humble  souls.] 

5  Though  in  the  glories  he  possess'd, 
Long  ere  this  world,  or  time,  began, 
He  shines  the  Son  of  God  confess'd, 
Yet  owns  himself  the  Son  of  Man. 

6  Here  once  in  agonies  he  died, 
Now  in  the  heav'ns  he  ever  lives; 
Of  joys  there  pours  th'  eternal  tide, 
Here  saves  the  sinner  who  believes. 

7  All  hail!  thou  great  Immanuel,  hail! 
Ten  thousand  blessings  on  thy  name! 
While  thus  thy  wondrous  love  we  tell. 
Our  bosoms  feel  the  sacred  flame. 

3  Come,  quickly  come,  immortal  King! 
On  earth  thy  regal  honours  raise, 
The  full  salvation  promis'd  bring, 
Then  ev'ry  tongue  shall  sing  thy  praise! 

HYMN  480.  L.  M.     Dr.  IVatts's  Lyrics. 

Ailie  Street  341.     Redemption  243. 
Love  on  a  Cross  and  a  Throne. 

1  ""VfOW  let  our  faith  grow  strong,  and  rise 
l^i    And  view  our  Lord  in  all  his  love: 
Look  back  to  hear  his  dying  cries, 

Then  mount  and  see  his  throne  above. 

2  See  where  he  languish 'd  on  the  cross: 
Beneath  our  sins  he  groan 'd  and  died; 


THE  LORD'S  SUPPER.  481 

S.ee  where  he  sits  to  plead  our  cause, 
By  his  Almighty  Father's  side. 

3  If  we  behold  his  bleeding  heart, 
There  love  in  floods  of  sorrow  reigns; 
He  triumphs  o'er  the  killing  smart. 
And  seals  our  pleasure  with  his  pains. 

4  Or  if  we  climb  th'  eternal  hills, 

Where  the  dear  Conqu'ror  sits  enthron'd ; 
Still  in  his  heai't  compassion  dwells, 
•    Near  the  memorials  of  his  wound. 

5  How  shall  vile  pardon'd  rebels  show 
How  much  they  love  their  dying  God? 
Lord,  here  we'd  banish  ev'ry  foe, 

We  hate  the  sins  that  cost  thy  blood. 

6  Commerce  no  more  we  hold  with  hell, 
Our  dearest  lusts  shall  all  depart; 

But  let  thine  image  ever  dwell, 
Stampt  as  a  seal  on  ev'ry  heart. 
HYMN  481.  L.  M.     Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

Portugal  97.    Rippon's  188. 
The  Triumphs  of  the  Cross. 

1  iyfO  more,  dear  Saviour,  will  I  boast 
131    Of  beauty,  wealth,  or  loud  applause: 
The  world  hath  all  its  glories  lost, 
Amid  the  triumphs  of  thy  cross. 

2  In  ev'ry  feature  of  thy  face, 
Beauty  her  fairest  charms  displays; 
Truth,  wisdom,  majesty  and  grace, 
Shine  thence  in  sweetly  mingled  rays. 

3  Thy  wealth  the  pow'r  of  thought  transcends, 
'Tis  vast,  immense,  and  all  divine; 

Thy  empire,  Lord,  o'er  worlds  extends; 
The  sun,  the  moon,  the  stars  are  thine. 

4  Yet,  (O  how  marvellous  the  sight!) 
I  see  thee  on  a  cross  expire ; 

Thy  Godhead  veil'd  in  sable  night; 
And  angels  from  the  scene  retire. 

5  But  why  from  these  sad  scenes  retreat? 
Why  with  your  wings  your  faces  hide  ? 


482  the  lord's  SUPPER. 

He  ne'er  appear'd  so  good,  so  great, 
As  when  he  bow'd  his  head  and  died. 

6  The  indignation  of  a  God 

On  him  avenging  justice  hurl'd : 
Beneath  the  weight  he  firmly  stood; 
And  nobly  sav'd  a  falling  world. 

7  Those  triumphs  of  stupendous  grace 
Surprise,  rejoice,  and  melt  my  heart; 
Lord,  at  thy  cross  I  stand  and  gaze, 
Nor  would  I  ever  thence  depart! 

HYMN  482.  C.  M.    Dr.  J.  Stennett. 

Wantage  204.     Burford  198. 
A  Sacramental  Hymn. 

1  T  ORD,  at  thy  table  I  behold 
_IJ  The  wonders  of  thy  grace; 
But  most  of  all  admire  that  I 

Should  find  a  welcome  place. 

2  I  that  am  all  defil'd  with  sin, 

A  rebel  to  my  God; 
I  that  have  crucify'd  his  Son, 
And  trampled  on  his  blood. 

3  What  strange  surprising  grace  is  this, 

That  such  a  soul  has  room ! 
My  Saviour  takes  me  by  the  hand, 
My  Jesus  bids  me  come. 

4  "Eat,  O  my  friends,"  the  Saviour  cries, 

"  The  feast  was  made  for  you, 
"  For  you  I  groan'd,  and  bled,  and  died, 
"  And  rose,  and  triumph'd  too." 

5  With  trembling  faith  and  bleeding  hearts, 

Lord,  we  accept  thy  love: 
'Tis  a  rich  banquet  we  have  had; 
What  will  it  be  above  ? 
6"  Ye  saints  below,  and  hosts  of  heav'n, 
Join  all  your  praising  pow'rs; 
No  theme  is  like  redeeming  love, 
No  Saviour  is  like  ours. 
7  Had  I  ten  thousand  hearts,  dear  Lord, 
I'd  give  them  all  to  thee : 


the  lord's  supper.        483,  484 
Had  I  ten  thousand  tongues,  they  all 
Should  join  the  harmony. 

HYMN  483.    C.  M.     D.  S.  Stennett. 

Bangor  231.     Worksop  31. 
My  flesh  is  Meat  indeed.    John  vi.  53 — 55. 

1  TTERE  at  thy  table,  Lord,  we  meet, 
JJ_  To  feed  on  food  divine : 

Thy  body  is  the  bread  we  eat, 
Thy  precious  blood  the  wine. 

2  He  that  prepares  this  rich  repast, 

Himself  comes  down  and  dies; 
And  then  invites  us  thus  to  feast 
Upon  the  sacrifice. 

3  The  bitter  torments  he  endur'd 

Upon  the  shameful  cross, 
For  us,  his  welcome  guests,  procur'd 
These  heart-reviving  joys. 

4  His  body  torn,  with  rudest  hands, 

Becomes  the  finest  bread: 
And,  with  the  blessing  he  commands, 

Our  noblest  hopes  are  fed. 
I  5  His  blood,  that  from  each  op'ning  vein 

In  purple  torrents  r.in, 
Hath  fill'd  this  cup  with  gen'rous  wine, 

That  cheers  both  God  and  man. 

6  Sure  there  was  never  love  so  free, 

Dear  Saviour  so  divine  I 
Well  thou  mayst  claim  that  heart  of  me, 
Which  owes  so  much  to  thine. 

7  Yes,  thou  shalt  surely  have  my  heart, 

My  soul,  my  strength,  mv  ail, 
With  life  itself  I'll  freely  part, 
My  Jesus,  at  thy  call. 

HYMN  484.  L.  M.    Beddome. 

Portugal  97.     Ulverston  179.    Gould's  272. 
Jesus  icept — he  died — See  how  he  loved  us.     John  xi.  35. 

1  OO  fair  a  face,  bedew 'd  with  tears ! 
O  What  beauty  e'en  in  grief  appears ! 


485  the  lord's  supper. 

He  wept,  he  bled,  he  died  for  you: 
What  more,  ye  saints,  could  Jesus  do? 

2  Enthron'd  above,  with  equal  glow, 
His  warm  affections  downward  flow; 
In  our  distress  he  bears  a  parti 
And  feels  a  sympathetic  smart. 

3  Still  his  compassions  are  the  same, 
He  knows  the  frailty  of  our  frame; 
Our  heaviest  burdens  he  sustains. 
Shares  in  our  sorrows  and  our  pains. 

HYMN  485.    CM.    Steele. 

Wantage  204.    Charmouth  28. 
The  Wonders  of  Redemption. 

1  A  ND  did  the  holy  and  the  just, 
xm.  The  Sov'reign  of  the  skies, 
Stoop  down  to  wretchedness  and  dust, 

That  guilty  worms  might  rise? 

2  Yes,  the  Redeemer  left  his  throne, 

His  radiant  throne  on  high, 
(Surprising  mercy!  love  unknown!) 
To  suffer,  bleed,  and  die. 

3  He  took  the  dying  traitor's  place, 

And  suffer'd  in  his  stead ; 
For  man,  (O  miracle  of  grace !) 
For  man,  the  Saviour  bled! 

4  Dear  Lord,  what  heav'nly  wonders  dwell 

In  thy  atoning  blood ! 
By  this  are  sinners  snatch'd  from  hell, 
And  rebels  brought  to  God. 

5  Jesus,  my  soul  adoring  bends 

To  love  so  full,  so  free; 
And  may  I  hope  that  love  extends 
Its  sacred  pow'r  to  me! 

6  What  glad  return  can  I  impart, 

For  m vours  so  divine? 
O  take  my  all — this  worthless  heart, 
And  make  it  only  thine. 


irp 


the  lord's  supper.        486,  487 
HYMN  486.  C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Irish  171.     Michael's  119. 
Room  at  the  Gospel  feast.    Luke  xiv.  22. 

HE  King  of  heav'n  his  table  spreads, 


And  dainties  crown  the  board; 
.   Not  paradise,  with  all  its  joys, 
Could  such  delight  afford. 

2  Pardon  and  peace  to  dying  men, 

(And  endless  life  are  giv  n ; 
Through  the  rich  blood  that  Jesus  shed, 
To  raise  the  soul  to  heav'n. 

3  Ye  hungry  poor,  that  long  have  stray'd 

In  sin  s  dark  mazes,  come; 
Come  from  your  most  obscure  retreats, 
And  grace  shall  find  you  room. 

4  Millions  of  souls,  in  glory  now, 

Were  fed  and  feasted  here ; 
And  millions  more  still  on  the  way, 
Around  the  board  appear. 

0  Yet  is  his  house  and  heart  so  large, 

That  millions  more  may  come; 
Nor  could  the  whole  assembled  world 

O'erfill  the  spacious  room. 
'  6  All  things  are  ready;  come  away, 

Nor  weak  excuses  frame ; 
Crowd  to  your  places  at  the  feast, 

And  bless  the  Founder's  name. 

HYMN  487.  L.  M.    Steele, 

Wareham  117.     Rochford  22. 
Covimunion  with  Clirist  at  his  Table. 

1  fjnO  Jesus,  our  exalted  Lord, 

J.  (Dear  name  by  heav'n  and  earth  ador'd !) 
Fain  would  our  hearts  and  voices  raise 
A  cheerful  song  of  sacred  praise. 
I  2  But  all  the  notes  which  mortals  know 
Are  weak,  and  languishing,  and  low; 
Far,  far  above  our  humble  songs, 
The  theme  demands  immortal  tongues. 


488,  489         THE  lord's  supper. 

3  Yet  while  around  his  board  we  meet, 
And  humbly  worship  at  his  feet, 

O  let  our  warm  affections  move 
In  glad  returns  of  grateful  love ! 

4  Let  faith  our  feeble  senses  aid, 

To  see  thy  wondrous  love  display'd, 
Thy  broken  flesh,  thy  bleeding  veins, 
Thy  dreadful  agonizing  pains. 

5  Let  humble  penitential  woe. 

With  painful,  pleasing  anguish  flow ; 
And  thy  forgiving  smiles  impart 
Life,  hope,  and  joy,  to  ev'ry  heart. 
HYMN  488.  C.  M.     Steele. 

Liverpool  83.     Oxford  177. 
Praise  to  tht  Redeemer. 

1  r|10  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name 

A    Awake  the  sacred  song  ! 
O  may  his  love  (immortal  flame!) 
Tune  ev'ry  heart  and  tongue. 

2  His  love,  what  mortal  thought  can  reach 

What  mortal  tongue  display  ! 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch 
In  wonder  dies  away. 

3  He  left  his  radiant  throne  on  high 

Left  the  bright  realms  of  bliss, 
And  came  to  earth  to  bleed  and  die  ! 
Was  ever  love  like  this  ? 

4  Dear  Lord,  while  we  adoring  pay 

Our  humble  thanks  to  thee, 
May  ev'ry  heart  with  rapture  say, 
"  The  Saviour  died  for  me." 

5  O  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme 

Fill  ev'ry  heart  and  tongue; 
Till  strangers  love  thy  charming  name, 
And  join  the  sacred  song. 
HYMN  489.  148th.     Dr.  S.  Stermett. 

I'ariiiaithiiu  New  35.     Switliin's  11. 
A  Song  of  Praise  to  Christ. 

1       riOME,  every  pious  heart, 

\J  That  loves  the  Saviour's  name, 


THE  LORD'S  SUPPER.  490 

.   Your  noblest  pow'rs  exert, 

To  celebrate  his  fame  : 
Tell  all  above,  and  all  below, 
The  debt  of  love  to  him  you  owe. 

2  Such  was  his  zeal  for  God, 
And  such  his  love  for  you, 
He  nobly  undertook 
What  Gabriel  could  not  do: 

His  ev'ry  deed  of  love  and  grace 

All  words  exceed,  and  thoughts  surpass. 

3  He  left  his  starry  crown, 
And  laid  his  robes  aside ; 

On  wings  of  love  came  down, 
And  wept,  and  bled,  and  died: 
What  he  endur'd,  O  who  can  tell, 
To  save  our  souls  from  death  and  hell! 

4  From  the  dark  grave  he  rose, 
The  mansions  of  the  dead; 
And  thence  his  mighty  foes, 
In  glorious  triumph' led: 

Up  through  the  sky  the  conq'ror  rode, 
And  reigns  on  high,  the  Saviour  God. 

5  From  thence  he'll  quickly  come, 
His  chariot  will  not  stay, 

And  bear  our  spirits  home 

To  realms  oi  endless  day: 
There  shall  we  see  his  lovely  face, 
And  ever  be  in  his  embrace. 

6  Jesus,  we  ne'er  can  pay 
The  debt  we  owe  thy  love; 
Yet  tell  us  how  we  may 
Our  gratitude  approve: 

Our  hearts,  our  all,  to  thee  we  give ; 
The  gift,  though  small,  thou  wilt  receive. 

HYMN  490.  L.  M.    President  Davks. 

Portugal  97.    Horsley  205.     Rovvles  73. 

Self-dedication  at  the  Lord's  Tabic. 

1  T  ORD,  am  I  thine,  entirely  thine  ? 
JLd  Purchas'd  and  sav'd  by  blood  divine  ? 


491,  492  TIMES  AND  SEASC    • 

With  full  consent  thine  I  would  be ; 
And  own  thy  sov 'reign  right  in  me. 
2  Thee,  my  new  master  now  1  call, 
And  consecrate  to  thee  my  all ; 
Lord,  let  me  live  and  die  to  thee. 
Be  thine  through  all  eternity. 

TIxMES  AND  SExVSONS. 

MORNING  AND  EVENING. 

HYMN  491.  CM. 

Bedford  91.     Foster  96. 
A  Morning  Hymn. 

1  fllO  thee  let  my  first  off 'ring  rise, 

A    Whose  sun  creates  the  day, 
Swift  as  his  glad'ning  influence  flies, 
And  spotless  as  his  ray. 

2  This  day  thy  fav'ring  hand  be  nigh ! 

So  oft'vouchsaf 'd  before  ! 
Still  may  it  lead,  protect,  supply ! 
And  I  that  hand  adore  ! 

3  If  bliss  thy  providence  impart, 

For  which  resign'd  I  pray, 
Give  me  to  feel  the  grateful  heart ! 
And  without  guilt  be  gay  ' 

4  Affliction  should  thy  love  intend 

As  vice  or  folly's  cure ; 
Patient,  to  gain  that  gracious  end, 
May  I  the  means  endure  ! 

5  Be  this,  and  ev'ry  future  day, 

Still  wiser  than  the  past; 

And,  when  I  all  my  life  survey, 

May  grace  sustain  at  last. 

HYMN  492.  C.  M.    D.  Turner. 

Braintree  25.     Hammond  226. 
.1  Morning  Hymn. 

1  T^TITH  thee,  great  God,  the  stores  of  light, 
f  T    And  stores  of  darkness,  lie: 


MORNING.  493, 494 

Thou  form'st  the  sable  mbe  of  night, 
And  spread'st  it  round  the  sky. 

2  And  when,  with  welcome  slumbers  press'd, 

We  close  our  weary  eyes, 
Thy  pow'r  unseen,  secures  our  rest, 
And  makes  us  joyous  rise. 

3  Numbers,  this  night,  great  God,  have  met, 

Their  long  eternal  doom  ; 
And  lost  the  joys  of  morning  light 
In  death's  tremendous  gloom. 

4  Numbers  on  restless  beds  still  lie, 

And  still  their  woes  bewail; 
While  we,  by  thy  kind  hand  uprais'd, 
A  thousand  pleasures  feel. 

5  To  thee,  great  God,  in  thankful  songs, 

Our  morning  thoughts  arise; 
Propitious,  in  thy  Son,  accept 
The  willing  sacrifice. 

HYMN  493.  8.  8.  6.     W- 

Chatham  59.     Broadmead  150. 
.Morning. 

1  T  ORD,  I  am  vile  '—what  shall  I  say, 
JLi  1  live  to  see  another  day, 

U  let  me  live  to  thee  ! 
A  thousand  years  to  hope  for  this 
Should  be  unutterable  bliss ; 

What  must  fruition  be  ! 

2  Eye  hath  not  seen,  nor  ear  hath  heard, 
\Vhat  Jesus  hath  for  his  prepar'd ; 

Nwr  can  the  heart  conceive  ; 
Thou  hast  commanded  me,  to-day, 
To  live  by  faith,  and  I'd  obey  ; 

Lord,  help  me  to  believe. 

HYMN  494.  S.  M.     S . 

Sutton  149.    Priced 

.1  .Warning  Hymn. 

EE  how  the  mounting  sun 
Pursues  his  shining  way  ; 


S] 


495  TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

And  wide  proclaims  his  Maker's  praise, 
With  ev'ry  bright 'ning  ray. 

2  Thus  would  my  rising  soul 

Its  heav'nly  parent  sing  : 
And  to  its  great  original 
The  humble  tribute  bring. 

3  Serene  1  laid  me  down 

Beneath  his  guardian  care  ; 
I  slept,  and  1  awoke,  and  found 
,My  kind  preserver  near. 

4  Thus  does  thine  arm  support 

This  weak  defenceless  frame; 
But  whence  these  favours,  Lord,  to  me, 
All  worthless  as  1  am  ? 

5  Oh!  how  shall  I  repay 

The  bounties  of  my  God  ? 

This  feeble  spirit  pants  beneath 

The  pleasing  painful  load. 

6  Dear  Saviour,  to  thy  cross 

1  bring  my  sacrifice  ; 
Tine'd  with  thy  blood,  it  shall  ascend 
with  fragrance  to  the  dkies. 

7  My  life  I  would  anew 

Devote,  O  Lord,  to  thee ; 
And  in  thy  service  1  would  spend 
A  long  eternity. 

HYMN  495.   L.  M. 

Madan's  107.     I'lverston  179. 

Jin  Evening  Hymn. 

1  fl  RE  AT  God  to  thee  my  ev'ning  song, 
U  With  humble  gratitude,  I  raise; 

O  let  thy  mercy  tune  my  tongue, 
And  fill  my  heart  with  lively  praise. 

2  My  days  unclouded,  as  they  pass, 
And  ev'ry  gentle  rolling  hour, 

Are  monuments  of  wondrous  grace, 
And  witness  to  thy  love  and  povv'r. 

3  And  yet,  this  thoughtless  wretched  heart, 
Too  6ft  regardless  of  thy  love, 


EVENING.  496, 497 

Ungrateful  can  from  thee  depart, 
And,  fond  of  trifles,  vainly  rove. 

4  Seal  my  forgiveness  in  the  blood 
Of  Jesus :  his  dear  name  alone 

I  plead  for  pardon,  gracious  God, 
And  kind  acceptance  at  thy  throne. 

5  Let  this  blest  hope  mine  eye-lids  close, 
With  sleep  refresh  my  feeble  frame; 
Safe  in  thy  care  may  1  repose, 

And  wake  with  praises  to  thy  name. 
HYMN  496.  L.  M.     Bji  Ken. 
Magdalene  214.     Ailie  Street  241. 
An  Evening  Hymn. 

1  r*  LORY  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
t_T  For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light ; 
Keep  me,  O  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Beneath  thy  own  Almighty  wings. 

2  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  thy  dear  Son, 
The  ill  that  1  this  day  have  done, 
That,  with  the  world,  myself,  and  thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
Rise  glorious  at  the  awful  day. 

4  O  let  my  soul  on  thee  repose, 

And  may  sweet  sleep  mine  eye-lids  close; 
Sleep  that  shall  me  more  vig'rous  make, 
To  serve  my  God  when  I  awake. 

5  If  in  the  night  I  sleepless  lie, 

My  soul  with  heav'niy  thoughts  supply: 
Let  no  ill  dreams  disturb  my  rest, 
\No  pow'rs  of  darkness  me  molest. 
Praise  God,  &c. 
HYMN  497.  C.  M.    M . 

Irish  171.     Gr.-at  Milton  212. 
.'in  Evi  ning  Hymn. 

1  "VTOW  from  the  altar  of  our  hearts 
xS    Let  flames  of  love  arise ; 


498  TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

Assist  us.  Lord,  to  offer  up 
Our  ev'ning  sacrifice. 

2  Minutes  and  mercies  raultiply'd 

Have  madi  up  all  this  day  ; 
Minutes  came  quick,  but  mercies  were 
More  swift  and  free  than  they. 

3  New  time,  new  favour,  and  new  joys, 

Do  a  new  song  requires 
Till  we  shall  praise  thee  as  we  would, 
Accept  our  hearts'  desire. 

4  Lord  of  our  days,  whose  hand  hath  set 

New  time  upon  the  score; 
Thee  may  we  praise  for  all  our  time, 
When  time  shall  be  no  more. 


SEASONS  OF  THE  YEAR, 

HYMN  498.  C.  M.    Keedham. 

Michael's  119.    Evan's  190. 
On  the  Spring. 

1  fllHE  icy  chains  that  bound  the  earth, 

A    Are  now  dissolv'd  and  gone: 
Wak'd  by  the  sun,  the  blooming  spring 
Puts  his  new  liv'ry  on. 

2  Where  awful  desolation  reign'd, 

Blest  plenty  rears  her  head  ; 
Exulting,  with  a  smile,  to  see 
Her  late  destroyer  fled. 

3  Teeming  with  life,  th'  advancing  sun 

Protracts  the  falling  day  ; 
Grand  light  of  heav'n  !  he  seems  to  wish 
To  make  a  longer  stay. 

4  In  clouds  of  gold  behold  him  set, 

Beyond  the  west  he  flies: 
Short  is  his  nightly  course,  and  soon 
He  gilds  the  eastern  skies. 


5  M^-  soul  in  ev'ry  scene  admire 
The  wisdom  and  the  pow'r : 


spring.  499, 500 

Behold  the  God  in  ev'ry  plant, 
In  ev'ry  op'ning  flow'r. 

6  Yet,  in  his  word,  the  God  of  grace 

Has  wrote  his  fairer  name: 
The  wonders  of  redeeming  love 
My  noblest  songs  shall  claim. 

7  With  warmest  beams,  thou  God  of  grace. 

Shine  on  this  heart  of  mine; 
Turn  thou  my  winter  into  spring, 
And  be  the  glory  thine. 

HYMN  499.  S.  M. 

Mansfield  154.    Finsbury  155. 
The  Return  of  Spring  Celebrated. 

1  TT'ROM  winter's  barren  clods, 
J?    From  winter's  joyless  waste, 
The  spring  in  sudden  youth  appears, 

With  blooming  beauty  grae'd. 

2  How  balmy  is  the  air! 

How  warm  the  solar  beams! 
And,  to  refresh  the  ground,  the  rains 
Descend  in  gentle  streams. 

3  Great  God,  at  thy  command, 

Seasons  in  order  rise : 
Thy  pow'r  and  love  in  concert  reign, 
Through  earth,  and  seas,  and  skies. 

4  With  grateful  praise  we  own 

Thy  providential  hand, 
While  grass  for  kine,  and  herbs  and  corn 
For  men,  enrich  the  land. 

5  But  greater  still  the  gift 

Of  thine  incarnate  Son ; 
By  him  forgiveness,  peace,  and  joy, 
Through  endless  ages  run. 

HYMN  500.   CM. 

Braintree  25.    Foster  96.    Salem  139. 
Tlic  Spring  improved. 

1  TIEHOLD!  long- wish 'd-for  spring  is  come, 
Xf  How  alter'd  is  the  scene ! 


501  TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

The  trees  and  shrubs  are  dress'd  in  bloon\, 
The  earth  array 'd  in  green. 

2  Where'er  we  tread,  the  clust'ring  flow'rs 

Beauteous  around  us  spring} 
The  birds,  with  joint  harmonious  pow'rs, 
Invite  our  hearts  to  sing. 

3  But  ah !  in  vain  I  strive  to  join, 

Oppress'd  with  sin  and  doubt; 
I  feel,  'tis  winter  still  within, 
Though  all  is  spring  without. 

4  O  !  would  my  Saviour,  from  on  high, 

Break  through  these  clouds  and  shine, 
No  creature  then  more  blest  than  I, 
No  song  more  loud  than  mine. 

5  Lord,  let  thy  word  my  hopes  revive, 

And  overcome  my  foes; 
O  make  my  languid' graces  thrive,    - 
And  blossom  like  the  rose! 

HYMN  501.    C.  M.    Dr.  Gibbons. 

Abridge  201 .    Bangor  231. 
On  a  Year  of  threatening  Drought. 

1  fllHE  spring,  great  God,  at  thy  command, 

A    Leads  forth  the  smiling  year; 
Gay  verdure,  foliage,  blooms,  and  flow'rs, 
T'  adorn  her  reign,  appear. 

2  But  soon  canst  thou,  in  righteous  wrath,, 

Blast  all  the  promis'd  joy, 
And  elements  await  thy  nod, 
To  bless  or  to  destroy. 

3  The  sun,  thy  minister  of  love, 

That  from  the  naked  ground, 
Calls  forth  the  hidden  seeds  to  birth, 
And  spreads  their  beauties  round; 

4  At  the  dread  order  of  his  God 

Now  darts  destructive  fires; 
Hills,  plains,  and  vales,  are  parc.h'd  with 
And  blooming  life  expires.  [drought, 


RAIN.  50j2 

5  Like  burnish 'd  brass,  the  heav'n  around 

In  angry  terror  burns. 
While  the  earth  lies  a  joyless  waste, 
And  into  iron  turns. 

6  Pity  us,  Lord,  in  our  distress, 

Nor  with  our  land  contend; 
Bid  the  avenging  skies  relent, 
And  show'rs  of  mercy  send! 

HYMN  502.   CM. 

Ann's  58.     Worksop  31. 
On  a  Year  of  threatening  Rain. 

1  TTOW  hast  thou,  Lord,  from  year  to  year, 
JjL  Our  land  with  plenty  crown'd  ! 

And  gen'rous  fruit  and  golden  grain 
Have  spread  their  riches  round. 

2  But  we  thy  mercies  have  abus'd 

To  more  abounding  crimes ; 
c  What  heights,  what  daring  heights  in  sin, 
Mark  and  disgrace  our  times! 

3  Ecjual,  though  awful,  is  the  doom, 

That  fierce  descending  rain, 
Should  into  inundations  swell, 
And  crush  the  rising  grain ! 

4  How  just,  that  in  the  autumn's  reign, 

When  we  had  hop'd  to  reap, 
Our  fields  of  sorrow  and  despair, 
Should  lie  an  hideous  heap ! 

5  But,  Lord,  have  mercy  on  our  land, 

Those  floods  of  vengeance  stay; 
Dispel  these  glooms,  and  let  the  sun 
Shine  in  unclouded  day. 

6  To  thee  alone  we  look  for  help ; 

None  else  of  dew  and  rain 
Can  give  the  world  the  smallest  drop, 
Or  smallest  drop  restrain. 
S 


o 


103,  504  TIMES  AKD  SEASONS 

HYMN  503.  L.  M.    Dr.  JVatts's  LyrUt. 

Old  Hundred  100.     Dresden  176. 
The  Oodof  Thundir. 

THE  immense,  th'  amazing  height, 
The  boundless  grandeur  of  our  God, 
Who  treads  the  worlds  beneath  his  feet, 
And  sways  the  nations  with  his  nod ! 

J  He  speaks ;  and  lo !  all  nature  shakes, 
Heav'n's  everlasting  pillars  bow ; 
He  rends  the  clouds  with  hideous  cracks* 
And  shoots  his  fiery  arrows  through. 

.  I  Well,  let  the  nations  start  and  fly 
At  the  blue  lightning's  horrid  glare, 
Atheists  and  emp'rors  shrink  and  die, 
When  flame  and  noise  torment  the  air. 

4  Let  noise  and  flame  confound  the  skies, 
And  drown  the  spacious  realms  below, 
Yet  will  we  sing  the  Thund'rer's  praise, 
And  send  our  loud  hosannas  through. 

5  Celestial  King,  thy  blazing  pow'r 
Kindles  our  hearts  to  flaming  joys; 
We  shout  to  hear  thy  thunders  roar, 
And  echo  to  our  Father's  voice. 

6  Thus  shall  the  God  our  Saviour  come, 
And  lightnings  round  his  chariot  play; 
Ye  lightnings,  fly  to  make  him  room ; 
Ye  glorious  storms,  prepare  his  way. 

HYMN  504.   CM. 

Devize*  14.     Evans's  190. 
\^mtmtmr — .In  Harvest  Hymn. 

1  JTIO  praise  the  ever-bounteous  Lord, 

A    My  soul,  wake  all  thy  pow'rs: 
He  calls,  and  at  his  voice  come  forth 
The  smiling  harvest  hours. 

2  His  cov'nant  with  the  earth  he  keeps; 

My  tongue,  his  goodness  sing; 
Summer  and  winter  know  their  time, 
His  harvest  crowns  the  spring. 


HARVEST WINTER.  505,   506 

3  Well  pleas'd  the  toiling  swains  behold 

The  waving  yellow  crop : 
With  joy  they  bear  the  sheaves  away, 
And  sow  again  in  hope. 

4  Thus  teach  me,  gracious  God,  to  sow 

The  seeds  of  righteousness : 
Smile  on  my  soul,  and  with  thy  beams 
The  rip'ning  harvest  bless. 

5  Then,  in  the  last  great  harvest,  I 

Shall  reap  a  glorious  crop  : 
The  harvest  shall  by  far  exceed 
What  I  have  sown  in  hope. 
HYMN  505.    CM. 

Abridge  201.     Charmouth  28. 

Harvest— or.  The  accepted  Time  and  Day  of  Salvation.-- 

Prov.  x.  o. 

1  QEE  how  the  little  toiling  ant 
^  Improves  the  harvest  hours : 

While  summer  lasts,  through  all  her  cells 
The  choicest  stores  she  pours. 

2  While  life  remains,  our  harvest  lasts ; 

But  youth  of  life's  the  prime  ; 
Best  is'this  season  for  our  work, 
And  this  th'  accepted  time. 

3  To-day  attend,  is  Wisdom's  voice ; 

To-morrow,  Folly  cries ; 
And  still  to-morrow"  'tis,  when,  oh! 
To-day  the  sinner  dies. 

4  WTien  conscience  speaks,  its  voice  regard, 

And  seize  the  tender  hour ; 
Humbly  implore  the  promis'd.  grace, 
And  God  will  give  the  pow'r. 

HYMN  506.   CM.     Steele. 

Worksop  31.     Crovvle  3. 

Winter.  ■% 

1   C<  TERN  Winter  throws  his  icy  chains, 
lO   Encircling  nature  round  'T 
How  bleak,  how  comfortless  the  plains. 
Late  with  gay  verdure  crown'd  f 


507  TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

2  The  sun  withdraws  his  vital  beams, 

And  light  and  warmth  depart; 
And,  drooping,  lifeless  nature  seems 
An  emblem  of  my  heart — 

3  My  heart,  where  mental  winter  reigns> 

In  night's  dark  mantle  clad, 
Confin'd  in  cold  inactive  chains, 
How  desolate  and  sad  ! 

4  Return,  O  blissful  sun,  and  bring 

Thy  soul-reviving  ray  ; 
This  mental  winter  shall  be  spring, 
This  dai'kness  cheerful  day. 

5  O  happy  state,  divine  abode, 

Where  spring  eternal  reigns ; 
And  perfect  day,  the  smile  of  God, 
Fills  all  the  heav'nly  plains. 

6  Great  source  of  light,  thy  beams  display, 

My  drooping  joys  restore, 
And  guide  me  to  the  seats  of  day, 
Where  winter  frowns  no  more. 
HYMN  507.   L.  M.    Steele. 

New  Sabbath  192.     Rothwell  174. 
Winter. 

1  O  EE,  how  rude  winter's  icy  hand  [ground ; 
O  Has  stripp'd  the  trees  and  seal'd  the 
But  spring  shall  soon  his  rage  withstand, 
And  spread  new  beauties  all  around. 

2  My  soul  a  sharper  winter  mourns, 
Barren  and  fruitless  I  remain ; 
When  will  the  gentle  spring  return, 
And  bid  my  graces  grow  again  ? 

3  Jesus,  my  glorious  Sun,  arise  ! 

'Tis  thine  the  frozen  heart  to  move ! 

0  !  hush  these  storms,  and  clear  my  skies; 
.    And  let  me  feel  thy  vital  love  ! 

4  Dear  Lord,  regard  my  feeble  cry, 

1  faint  and  droop  till  thou  appear : 
Wrilt  thou  permit  thy  plant  to  die? 
Must  it  be  winter  all  the  year  ? 


TIMES  AND  SEASONS.  508 

5  Be  still,  my  soul,  and  wait  his  hour 
With  humble  pray'r  and  patient  faith ; 
Till  he  reveals  his  gracious  pow'r, 
Repose  on  what  his  promise  saith. 

6  He,  by  whose  all-commanding  word 
Seasons  their  changing  course  maintain, 
In  ev'ry  change  a  pledge  affords, 
That  none  shall  seek  his  face  in  vain. 

HYMN  508.  L.  M. 

Gloucester  12.    Coomb's  45. 
The  Seasons  crowned  with  Goodness.    Psalm  lxv.  11. 

1  ~T?  TERNAL  Source  of  ev'ry  joy  ! 

JLJ  Well  may  thy  praise  our  lips  employ, 
While  in  thy  temple  we  appear, 
To  hail  thee,  Sov'reign  of  the  year. 

2  Wide  as  the  wheels  of  nature  roll, 

Thy  hand  supports  and  guides  the  whole ! 
The  sun  is  taught  by  thee  to  rise, 
And  darkness  when  to  veil  the  skies. 

3  The  flow'ry  spring  at  thy  command, 
Perfumes  the  air,  and  paints  the  land; 
The  summer  rays  with  vigour  shine, 
To  raise  the  corn  and  cheer  the  vine. 

4  Thy  hand,  in  autumn,  richly  pours 
Through  all  our  coasts  redundant  stores; 
And  winters,  soften'd  by  thy  care, 

No  more  the  face  of  horror  wear. 

5  Seasons,  and  months,  and  weeks,  and  days, 
Demand  successive  songs  of  praise ; 

And  be  the  grateful  homage  paid, 
With  morning  light  and  ev'ning  shade. 

6  Here  in  thy  house  let  incense  rise, 
And  circling  sabbaths  bless  our  eyes, 
Till  to  those  lofty  heights  we  soar, 
Where  days  and  years  revolt  no  more. 


(  509,  510  ) 


NEW  YEARS  DAY. 

HYMN  509.  8.  7.     Robinson. 

Jewin  Street  222.    Webb  J10. 

Gratrful  Hecnlli  ction—Kbeiv  zer.     1  Sam.  vii.  12. 

1  f~\  OME,  thou  fount  of  ev'ry  blessing, 
VJ  Tune  my  heart  to  sing  thy  grace. 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing, 

Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise: 
Teach  me  some  melodious  sonnet, 

Sung  by  flaming  tongues  above: 
Praise  the  mount — O  fix  me  on  it, 

Mount  of  God's  unchanging  love. 

2  Here  I  raise  my  Ebenezer, 

Hither  by  thy  help  I'm  come; 
And  I  hope,  by  thy  good  pleasure, 

Safely  to  arrive  at  home  : 
Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger, 

Wand'ring  from  the  fold  of 'God; 
He,  to  save  my  soul  from  danger, 

Interpos'd  his  precious  blood. 

3  O !  to  grace,  how  great  a  debtor 

Daily  I'm  constrain'd  to  be! 
Let  that  grace,  Lord,  like  a  fetter, 

Bind  my  wand'ring  heart  to  thee! 
Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  feel  it ; 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  1  love — 
Here's  my  heart,  Lord,  take  and  seal  it, 

Seal  it  from  thv  courts  above. 
HYMN  510.    L.  M. 

New  Sabbath  122.    Antigua  120. 

Help  obtuined  of  God.    Acts  xxvi.  22. 

New  Year's  Day. 

1  ri  REAT  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand, 

vF  By  which,  supported  still,  we  stand; 

The  op'ning  year  thy  mercy  shows: 

J-et  mercy  crown  it  till  it  close. 


new  year's  day.  511 

•2  By  day,  by  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God; 
By  his  incessant  bounty  fed, 
By  his  unerring  counsel  led. 

3  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own; 
The  future,  all  to  us  unknown, 

We  to  thy  guardian  care  commit. 
And  peacetul  leave  before  thy  feet. 

4  In  scenes  exalted  or  depress'd, 

Be  thou  our  joy,  and  thou  our  rest ; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise, 
Ador'd  through  all  our  changing  days. 

5  When  death  shall  interrupt  these  songs. 
And  seal  in  silence  mortal  tongues, 
Our  Helper,  God,  in. whom  we  trust; 

In  better  worlds  our  souls  shall  boast. 

HYMN  511.   L.  M.    S . 

Aylie  Street  241.    Langdon  217. 
The  barren  Fig-  Tree.    Luke  xiii.  6—9. 

1  f^  OD  of  my  life,  to  thee  belong 

\M  The  thankful  heart,  the  grateful  song ; 
Touch'd  by  thy  love,  each  tuneful  chord 
Resounds  the  goodness  of  the  Lord. 

3  Thou  hast  preserved  my  fleeting  breath, 
And  chas'd  the  gloomy  shades  of  death; 
The  venom 'd  arrows  vainly  fly, 
When  God  our  great  deliverer's  nigh. 

3  Yet,  why,  dear  Lord,  this  tender  care  ? 
Why  does  thy  hand  so  kindly  rear 

A  useless  cumb'rer  of  the  ground, 
On  which  no  pleasant  fruits  are  found? 

4  Still  may  the  barren  fig-tree  stand  ! 
And,  cultivated  by  thy  hand, 
Verdure,  and  bloom,  and  fruit,  afford, 
Meet  tribute  to  its  bounteous  Lord  ! 

£  So  shall  thy  praise  employ  mv  breath 
Through  life,  and  in  the  arms  of  death 
My  soul  the  pleasant  theme  prolong, 
Then  rise  to  aid  th'  angelic  song. 


512,513  TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

HYMN  512.  7s.    Fawcett. 

Alcester  213.     Bath  Abbey  147. 
A  Birth-Day  Hymn.     Acts  xxvi.  22. 

1  X  MY  Ebenezer  raise 

_l_  To  my  kind  Redeemer's  praise ; 
With  a  grateful  heart  I  own 
Hitherto  thy  help  I've  known. 

2  What  may  be  my  future  lot, 
Well  I  know  concerns  me  not; 
This  should  set  my  heart  at  rest, 
What  thy  will  ordains  is  best. 

3  I  my  all  to  thee  resign: 
Father,  let  thy  will  be  mine; 
May  but  all  thy  dealings  prove 
Fruits  of  thy  paternal  love. 

4  Guard  me,  Saviour,  by  thy  pow'r; 
Guard  me  in  the  trying  hour: 
Let  thy  unremitting  care 

Save  me  from  the  lurking  snare. 

5  Let  my  few  remaining  days 
Be  directed  to  thy  praise ; 
So  the  last  the  closing  scene 
Shall  be  tranquil  and  serene. 

6  To  thy  will  I  leave  the  rest, 
Grant  me  but  this  one  request, 
Both  in  life  and  death  to  prove 
Tokens  of  thy  special  love. 

HYMN  513.  C.  M. 

New- York  33.     Miall  240. 
A  It  rtlduisr  Hymn. 

1  QINCE  Jesus  freely  did  appear 
k5  To  grace  a  marriage  feast, 

O  Lord,  we  ask  thy  presence  here, 
To  make  a  wedding  guest. 

2  Upon  the  bridal  pair  look  down, 

Who  now  have  plighted  hands; 

Their  union  with  thy  favour  crown, 

And  bless  their  nuptial  bands. 


WEDDING.  514 

3  With  gifts  of  grace  their  hearts  endow, 

Of  all  rich  dowries  best! 
Their  substance  bless,  and  peace  bestow, 
To  sweeten  all  the  rest. 

4  In  purest  love  their  souls  unite, 

That  they,  with  Christian  care, 
May  make  'domestic  burthens  light, 
By  taking  mutual  share. 

5  True  helpers  may  they  prove  indeed, 

In  pray'r,  and  faith,  and  hope; 
And  see  with  joy  a  godly  seed, 
To  build  their  household  up. 

6  As  Isaac  and  Rebecca  give 

A  pattern  chaste  and. kind; 

So  may  this  married  couple  live, 

And  die  in  friendship  join'd. 

7  On  ev'ry  soul  assembled  here, 

O  make  thy  face  to  shine ; 
Thv  goodness  more  our  hearts  can  cheer 
Than  richest  food  or  wine. 

HYMN  514.   L.M.    jVewton. 

Bramcoate  8.     Rowles  73. 
A  Welcome  to  Christian  Friends — At  Meeting. 

1  TT  INDRED  in  Christ,  for  his  dear  sake, 
JV.  A  hearty  welcome  here  receive; 
May  we  together  now  partake 

The  joys  which  only  he  can  give. 

2  To  you  and  us  by  grace  'tis  giv'n, 

To  know  the  Saviour's  precious  name; 
And  shortly  we  shall  meet  in  heav'n, 
Our  hope,  our  way,  our  end,  the  same. 

3  May  he,  by  whose  kind  care  we  meet, 
Send  his  good  Spirit  from  above, 
Make  our  communications  sweet, 
And  cause  our  hearts  to  burn  with  love. 

4  Forgotten  be  each  worldly  theme, 
When  Christians  see  each  other  thus; 
We  only  wish  to  speak  of  him, 
Who  liv'd,  and  died,  and  reigns  for  us; 

s2 


515,  516  TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

5  We'll  talk  of  all  he  did  and  said, 
And  suffer'd  for  us  here  below ; 
The  path  he  mark'd  for  us  to  tread, 
And  what  he's  doing  for  us  now. 

6  Thus,  as  the  moments  pass  away, 
We'll  love,  and  wonder,  and  adore: 
And  hasten  on  the  glorious  day, 
When  we  shall  meet,  to  part  no  more. 

HYMN  515.    7s. 

Cookhani  36.     Hotham  224. 
At  Parting. 

v   T7*OR  a  season  call'd  to  part,  " 
A     Let  us  now  ourselves  commend 
To  the  gracious  eye  and  heart 
Of  our  ever-present  Friend. 

2  Jesus,  hear  ofcr  humbl?  pray'r! 

Tender  Shepherd  of  thy  sheep! 
Let  thy  mercy  and  thy  care 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

3  In  thy  strength  may  we  be  strong, 

Sweeten  ev'ry  cross  and  pain: 
Give  us,  if  we  live,  ere  long, 
In  thy  peace  to  meet  again. 

4  Then  if  thou  thy  help  afford, 

Ebenezers  shall  be  rear'd ; 
And  our  souls  shall  praise  the  Lord 
Who  our  poor  petitions  heard. 
HYMN  516.  L.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Macdalenc  214.    Portugal  97. 
The  Christian  Faraecll.     2  Cor.  xiii.  11. 

HY  presence,  everlasting  God, 
Wide  o'er  all  nature  spreads  abroad; 
Thy  watchful  eves,  which  cannot  sleep, 
In  ev'ry  place  thy  children  keep. 
While  near  each  other  we  remain, 
Thou  dost  our  lives  and  souls  sustain; 
When  absent,  happy  if  we  share 
Thy  smiles,  thy  counsels,  and  thy  care. 
»  3  To  thee  we  all  our  ways  commit. 
And  seek  our  comforts  near* thy  feet; 


T 


EARLY  PIETY.  517,  518 

Still  on  our  souls  vouchsafe  to  shine, 
And  guard  and  guide  us  still  as  thine. 
4  Give  us,  in  thy  beloved  house, 
Again  to  pay  our, thankful  vows; 
Or,  if  that  joy  no  more  be  known, 
Give  us  to  meet  around  thy  throne. 

HYMN  517.  L.  M.    Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

Ulverstcm  179.    Lewton  30. 
Early  Piety.     Matthew  xii.  20. 

1  TfOW  soft  the  words  my  Saviour  speaks  J 
iX  How  kind  the  promises  he  makes i 

A  bruised  reed  he  never  breaks, 
Nor  will  he  quench  the  smoking  flax. 

2  The  humble  poor  he  wont  despise, 
Nor  on  the  contrite  sinner  frown : 
His  ear  is  open  to  their  cries ; 

He  quickly  sends  salvation  down. 

3  When  piety,  in  early  minds, 
Like  tender  buds  begins  to  shoot, 

He  guards  the  plants  from  threat'ning  winds, 
And  ripens  blossoms  into  fruit. 

4  With  humble  souls  he  bears  a  part 
In  all  the  sorrows  they  endure: 
Tender  and  gracious  is  his  heart, 
His  promise  is  for  ever  sure. 

5  He  sees  the  struggles  that  prevail 
Between  the  pow'rs  of  grace  and  sin; 
He  kindly  listens  while  they  tell 
The  bitter  pangs  they  feel  within. 

6  Though  press'd  with  fears  on  ev'ry  side, 
They  know  not  how  the  strife  may  end; 
Yet  he  will  soon  the  cause  decide, 

And  judgment  unto  vict'ry  send. 

HYMN  518.  C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Salem  139.    Foster  96.    Evans's  190. 

The  Encouragement  young  Persons  have  to  seek  Christ. 

Prov.  viii.  17. 

1  XTE  hearts,  with  youthful  vigour  warm. 
X   In  smiling  crowds  draw  near, 


519  TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

And  turn  from  ev'ry  mortal  charm, 
A  Saviour's  voice  to  hear. 

2  He,  Lord  of  all  the  worlds  on  high, 

Stoops  to  converse  with  you; 
And  lays  his  radiant  glories  by, 
Your  friendship  to  pursue. 

3  "  The  soul  that  longs  to  see  my  face 

"  Is  sure  my  love  to  gain ; 
"  And  those  that  early  seek  my  grace, 
"  Shall  never  seek  in  vain." 

4  What  object,  Lord,  my  soul  should  move, 

If  once  compar'd  with  thee? 
What  beauty  should  command  my  love, 
Like  what  in  Christ  I  see? 

5  Away,  ye  false  delusive  toys, 

Vain  "tempters  of  the  mind! 
'Tis  here  I  fix  my  lasting  choice, 
For  here  true  bliss  I  find. 

HYMN  519.  CM.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Great  Milton  212.    Sprague  166. 
Seek  first  the  Kingdom  of  Ood.    Matt.  vi.  33. 

1  "VTOW  let  a  true  ambition  rise, 
J3I  And  ardour  fire  our  breast, 
To  reign  in  worlds  above  the  skies, 

In  heav'nly  glories  drest. 

2  Behold  Jehovah's  royal  hand 

A  radiant  crown  display, 
Whose  gems  with  vivid  lustre  shine, 
While  stars  and  suns  decay. 

3  Away  each  grov'ling  anxious  care, 

Beneath  a  Christian's  aim  ; 
We  spring  to  seize  immortal  joys, 
In  our  Redeemer's  name. 

4  Ye  hearts,  with  youthful  vigour  warm 

The  glorious  prize  pursue ; 
Nor  fear  the  want  of  earthly  good, 
While  heav'n  is  kept  in  view. 


YOUTH.  *<3? 

HYMN  520.  L.  M.    Dr.  Watts's  Sen. 

Green's  Hundred  39.    inversion  179. 
A  lovely  Youth  falling  short  of  Heaven.     Mark  x.  21. 

1  ~\M UST  all  the  charms  of  nature,  then, 
J3JL  So  hopeless  to  salvation  prove  ? 
Can  hell  demand,  can  heav'n  condemn, 
The  man  whom  Jesus  deigns  to  love  ? — 

2  The  man  who  sought  the  ways  of  truth, 
Paid  friends  and  neighbours  all  their  due, 
A  modest,  sober,  lovely  youth, 

Who  thought  he  wanted  nothing  new. 

3  But  mark  the  chance:  thus  spake  the  Lord, 
"Come,  part  with  earth  for  heav'n  to-day;" 
The  youth,  astonish'd,  at  the  word, 

In  silent  sadness  went  his  way. 

4  Poor  virtues,  that  he  boasted  so, 
This  test  unable  to  endure, 

Let  Christ,  and  grace,  and  glory  go, 
To  make  his  land  and  money  sure. 

5  Ah,  foolish  choice  of  treasures  here! 
Ah,  fatal  love  of  tempting  gold ! 

Must  this  base  world  be  bought  so  dear, 
And  life  and  heav'n  so  cheaply  sold? 

6  In  vain  the  charms  of  nature  shine, 
If  this  vile  passion  governs  me; 
Transform  my  soul,  O  love  divine ! 
And  make  me  part  with  all  for  thee. ' 

HYMN  521.  S.  M.    Fawcett. 

Eagle  Street  New  55.     Harborough  142. 
How  shall  a  Young  Man  cleanse  his  Way%    Psalm  cxix.  9. 

1  T¥TITH  humble  heart  and  tongue, 

▼  Y    My  God,  to  thee  I  pray ; 
O  make  me  learn  whilst  I  am  young, 
How  I  may  cleanse  my  way. 

2  Now  in  my  early  days, 

Teach  me  thy  will  to  know; 
O  God,  thy  sanctifying  grace 
Betimes  on  me  bestow. 


51$2  TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

3  Make  an  unguarded  youth 
The  object  of  thy  care ; 
Help  me  to  choose  the  way  of  truthj 
And  fly  from  ev'ry  snare. 
*  4  My  heart  to  folly  prone, 
Renew  by  pow'r  divine; 
Unite  it  to  thyself  alone; 
And  make  me  wholly  thine. 
5  O  let  the  word  of  grace 

My  warmest  thoughts  employ; 
Be  this,  through  all  my  foll'wing  days, 
My  treasure  and  my  joy. 
£  To  what  thy  laws  impart, 
Be  my  whole  soul  inclin'd; 
O  let  them  dwell  within  my  heart, 
And  sanctify  my  mind. 
7  May  thy  young  servant  learn 
By  these  to  cleanse  his  way; 
And  may  I  here  the  path  discern, 
That  leads  to  endless  day. 

HYMN  522.  8.  8.  6.    D.  Bradberry's  altered. 

FOR  A  SUNDAY   SCHOOL. 

Broadmead  150.     Chatham  59. 

The  Importance  of  educating  Youth. 

Congregation. 

1  "VTOW  let  our  hearts  conspire  to  raise 
i3l    A  cheerful  anthem  to  his  praise, 

Who  reigns  enthron'd  above  : 
Let  music,  sweet  as  incense,  rise 
With  grateful  odours  to  the  skies, 

The  work  of  joy  and  love. 
Children. 

2  Teach  us  to  bow  before  thy  face ; 
Nor  let  our  hearts  forget  thy  grace, 

Or  slight  thy  providence ; 
When  lost  in  ignorance  we  lay, 
To  vice  and  death  an  easy  pre}', 

Thy  goodness  snatch'd  us  thencev 


YOUTH  EDUCATED.  S2S 

Congregation. 

3  O  what  a  num'rous  race  we  see, 
In  ignorance  and  misery, 

Unprincipled,  untaught ! 
Shall  they  continue  still  to  lie 
In  ignorance  and  misery, 

We  cannot  bear  the  thought. 
Children. 

4  Give,  Lord,  each  lib'ral  soul  to  prove 
The  joys  of  thine  exhaustless  love-; 

And  while  thy  praise  we  sing, 
May  we  the  sacred  scriptures  know, 
And  like  the  blessed  Jesus  grow, 

That  earth  and  heav'n  may  ring. 
Congregation. 
'  5  We  feel  a  sympathizing  heart; 
Lord,  *tis  a  pleasure  to  impart; 

To  thee  thine  own  we  give : 
Hear  thou  our  cry,  and  pitying  see, 
O  let  these  children  live  to  thee, 

O  let  these  children  live. 

HYMN  523.  C.  M.    J.  Strafihan. 

Bath  Chapel  26.    Crowle  3. 

Sunday  School. 

1  Tl LEST  is  the  man,  whose  heart  expands, 
Jj  At  melting  pity's  call, 

And  the  rich  blessings  of  whose  hands 
Like  heav'nly  manna  fall. 

2  Mercy,  descending  from  above, 

In  softest  accents  pleads ; 
O  may  each  tender  bosom  move, 
When  mercy  intercedes ! 

3  Be  ours  the  bliss,  in  wisdom's  way 

To  guide  untutor'd  youth, 
And  lead  the  mind  that  went  astray, 
To  virtue  and  to  truth. 

4  Children  our  kind  protection  claim, 

And  God  will  well  approve, 


524  TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

When  infants  learn  to  lisp  his  name, 
And  their  Creator  love. 

5  Delightful  work !  young  souls  to  win, 

And  turn  the  rising  race 
From  the  deceitful  paths  of  sin, 
To  seek  redeeming  grace. 

6  Almighty  God!  thy  influence  shed 

To  aid  this  good  design : 
The  honours  of  thy  name  be  spread, 
And  all  the  glory  thine. 

HYMN  524.    CM. 

Bangor  231.     Wantage  204. 
Old  Jlge  approaching ;  or.  Man  frail  and  mortal. 

1  T7< TERNAL  God,  enthron'd  on  high! 
JlA   Whom  angel  hosts  adore ; 

Wrho  yet  to  suppliant  dust  art  nigh ; 
Thy  presence  I  implore. 

2  O  guide  me  down  the  steep  of  age, 

And  keep  my  passions  cool: 
Teach  me  to  scan  the  sacred  page, 
And  practise  ev'ry  rule. 

3  My  flying  years  time  urges  on, 

What's  human  must  decay ; 
My  friends,  my  young  companions,  gone, 
Can  I  expect  to  stay  ? 

4  Can  I  exemption  plead,  when  death 

Projects  his  awful  dart? 
Can  med'cines  then  prolong  my  breath, 
Or  virtue  shield  my  heart  ? 

5  Ah !  no— then  smooth  the  mortal  hour, 

On  thee  my  hope  depends: 
Support  me  with  almighty  pow'r, 
YYhile  dust  to  dust  descends. 

6  Then  shall  my  soul,  O  gracious  God, 

(While  angels  join  the  lay.) 
Admitted  to  the  blest  abode, 
Its  endless  anthems  pay. 

7  Through  heav'n,  howe'er  remote  the  bound, 

Thy  matchless  love  proclaim, 


DAYS  OF  HUMILIATION.  525 

And  join  the  choir  of  saints  that  sound 
Their  great  Redeemer's  name. 


FAST  &  THANKSGIVING 
DAYS. 

HYMN  525.   CM.. 

Carolina  13.    Windsor  247. 
For  a  Public  Feast. 

1  DEE,  gracious  God,  before  thythrone 
^  Thy  mourning  people  bend ! 

?Tis  on  thy  sov 'reign  grace  alone 
Our  humble  hopes  depend. 

2  Tremendous  judgments  from  thy  hand 

Thy  dreadful  pow'r  display ; 
Yet  mercy  spares  this  guilty  land, 
And  still  we  live  to  pray. 

.   3  Great  God,  and  is  Columbia  spar'd, 
Ungrateful  as  we  are  i 
O  make  thy  awful  warnings  heard, 
While  mercy  cries  "  Forbear." 

4  What  land  so  favour'd  of  the  skies, 

As  these  apostate  States ! 
Our  num'rous  crimes  increasing  rise, 
Yet  still  thy  vengeance  waits. 

5  How  chang'd,  alas  !  are  truths  divine,, 

For  error,  guilt,  and  shame ! 
What  impious  numbers,  bold  in  sin, 
Disgrace  the  Christian  name ! 

6  Regardless  of  thy  smile  or  frown, 

Their  pleasures  they  require ; 
And  sink  with  gay  indiff 'rence  down 
To  everlasting  fire. 

7  O  turn  us,  turn  us,  mighty  Lord, 

By  thy  resistless  grace ; 
Then  shall  our  hearts  obey  thy  word, 
And  humbly  seek  thy  face. 


526,  527  TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

8  Then,  should  insulting  foes  invade, 
We  shall  not  sink  in  fear; 
Secure  of  never-failing  aid, 
If  God,  our  God,  is  near. 

HYMN  526.  C.  M.     5 . 

Abridge  201.     Charmouth  28. 
Ji  Hymn  for  a  Fast-Day.     Gen.  xviii  23—33. 

1  "Yl^HEN  Abram,  full  of  sacred  awe, 

T  ▼     Before  Jehovah  stood, 
And,  with  an  humble  fervent  pray'r, 
For  guilty  Sodom  sued; 

2  With  what  success,  what  wondrous  grace, 

Was  his  petition  crown'd  ! 
The  Lord  would  spare,  if  in  the  place 
Ten  righteous  men  were  found. 

3  And  could  a  single  holy  soul 

So  rich  a  boon  obtain  ? 
Great  God,  and  shall  a  nation  cry, 
And  plead  with  thee  in  vain? 

4  Columbia,  guilty,  as  she  is, 

Her  numrous  saints  can  boast ; 
And  now  their  fervent  pray'rs  ascend, 
And  can  those  pray'rs  be  lost? 

5  Are  not  the  righteous  dear  to  thes, 

Now  as  in  ancient  times  ? 
Or  does  this  sinful  land  exceed 
Gomorrah  in  its  crimes  ? 

6  Still  are  we  thine,  we  bear  thy  name, 

Here  yet  is  thine  abode ; 
Long  has  thy  presence  bless'd  our  land; 
Forsake  us  not,  O  God. 

HYMN  527.  L.M.     Steele. 

Wareliain  117.     Portugal  97. 
On  a  Day  of  Prayer  for  Success  in  War. 

ORD,  how  shall  wretched  sinners  dare 
Look  up  to  thy  divine  abode; 


L 


Or  offer  their  imperfect  pray'r, 
Before  a  just,  a  holy  God? 


BAYS  OF  HUMILIATION.  528 

2  Bright  terrors  guard  thy  awful  seat, 
And  dazzling  glories  veil  thy  face; 
Yet  mercy  calls  us  to  thy  feet, 
Thy  throne  is  still  a  throne  of  grace. 

3  O  mav  our  souls  thy  grace  adore, 
May  Jesus  plead  our  humble  claim, 
While  thy  protection  we  implore, 
In  his  prevailing,  glorious  name. 

4  With  all  the  boasted  pomp  of  war 
In  vain  we  dare  the  hostile  field ; 
In  vain,  unless  the  Lord  be  there ; 
Thy  arm  alone  our  land  can  shield. 

5  Let  past  experience  of  thy  care 
Support  our  hope,  our  trust  invite! 
Again  attend  our  humble  pray'r! 
Again  be  mercy  thy  delight! " 

6  Our  arms  succeed,  our  councils  guide, 
Let  thy  right  hand  our  cause  maintain; 
Till  war's  destructive  rage  subside, 
And  peace  resume  her  gentle  reign. 

7  Great  God,  the  promis'd  period  bring, 
Let  standards  be  no  more  unfurl'd, 
Come  peace,  and  bless  with  balmy  wing 
The  eastern  and  the  western  world. 

8  When  shall  the  gospel's  healing  ray 
(Kind  source  of  amity  divine) 
Spread  o'er  the  world'  celestial  day  ? 
When  shall  the  nations,  Lord,  be  thine  ? 

HYMN  528.  L.  M.    President  Daviea, 

Paul's  246     Dresden  178. 

National  Judgments  deprecated,  and  National  Mercies 
pleadtd  for.     Aiiins  iii.  1 — 6. 

1  T¥7HILE  o'er  our  guilty  land,  O  Lord, 

▼  ▼    We  view  the  terrors  of  thy  sword ; 
Oh  !  whither  shall  the  helpless  fly  ; 
To  whom  but  thee  direct  their  cry  ? 

2  The  helpless  sinner's  cries  and  tears 
Are  grown  familiar  to  thine  ears; 
Oft  has  thy  mercy  sent  relief, 
When  all  was  fear  and  hopeless  grief. 


529  TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

3  On  thee,  our  guardian  God,  we  call, 
Before  thy  throne  of  grace  we  fall ; 
And  is  there  no  deliv'rance  there, 
And  must  we  perish  in  despair  ? 

4  See,  we  repent,  we  weep,  we  mourn, 
To  our  forsaken  God  we  turn; 

O  spare  our  guilty  country,  spare 

The  church  which  thou  hast  planted  here. 

5  We  plead  thy  grace,  indulgent  God: 
We  plead  thy  Son's  atoning  blood; 
We  plead  thy  gracious  promises, 
And  are  they  unavailing  pleas  ? 

6  These  pleas,  presented  at  thy  throne, 
Have  brought  ten  thousand  blessings  do\rn 
On  guilty  lands  in  helpless  woe; 

Let  them  prevail  to  save  us  too. 


i  m 


HYMN  529.  C.  M. 

Cambridge  New  74.     Irish  171. 
Thanksgiving  for  Victory  over  our  enemies. 

O  thee,  who  reign'st  supreme  above, 
And  reign'st  supreme  below, 


Thou  God  of  wisdom,  pow'r,  and  love, 
We  our  successes  owe. 

2  The  thund'ring  horse,  the  martial  band, 

Without  thine  aid  were  vain; 
And  vict'ry  llies  at  thy  command 
To  crown  the  bright  campaign. 

3  Thy  mighty  arm,  unseen,  was  nigh, 

When  we  our  foes  assail'd; 
'Tis  thou  hast  rais'd.our  honours  high, 
And  o'er  their  hosts  prevaiFd. 

4  Their  mounds,  their  camps,  their  lofty  tow'rs, 

Into  our  hands  are  giv'n  ; 
Not  from  desert  or  strength  of  ours,' 
But  through  the  grace  of  heav'n. 

5  What  though  no  columns,  lifted  high, 

Stand  deep  inscrib'd  with  praise, 
Yet  sounding  honours  to  the  sky 
Our  grateful  tongues  shall  raise. 


DAYS  OF  THANKSGIVING.      530,  531 

6  To  our  young  race  will  we  proclaim 

The  mercies  God  has  shown. 
That  they  may  learn  to  bless  his  name, 
And  choose  him  for  their  own. 

7  Thus,  while  we  sleep  in  silent  dust, 

When  threat'ning  dangers  come, 
Their  lathers'  God  shall  be  their  trust, 
Their  refuge,  and  their  home. 

HYMN  530.  L.  M.    Beddome. 

Derby  169.    Portugal  97. 
Peace  prayed  for. 

1  |~|N  us,  oppress'd  beneath  thy  stroke, 
\J  And  oyer  whelm  'd  with  guilt  and  shame, 
Deign,  mighty  God,  once  more  to  look; 
The  same  thy  pow'r,  thy  grace  the  same. 

2  Let  peace  descend,  with  balmy  wing, 
And  all  its  blessings  round  her  shed; 
Her  liberties  be  well  secur'd, 

And  commerce  lift  its  fainting  head. 

3  Let  the  loud  cannon  cease  to  roar, 
The  warlike  trump  no  longer  sound ; 
The  din  of  arms  be  heard  no  more, 
Nor  human  blood  pollute  the  ground. 

4  Let  hostile  troops  drop  from  their  hands 
The  useless  sword,  the  glitt'ring  spear; 
And  join  in  friendship's  sacred  bunds, 
Nor  one  dissentient  voice  be  there. 

5  Thus  save,  O  Lord,  a  sinking  land ; 
Millions  of  tongues  shall  then  adore, 
Resound  the  honours  of  thy  name, 

And  spread  thy  praise  from  shore  to  shore. 

HYMN  531.   L.  M. 

Wareham  117.     Redemption  243.    Old  Hundred  100. 
Praise  for  National  Peace.    Psalm  xlvi.  9. 

1  |^1  REAT  Ruler  of  the  earth  and  skies, 
f_T  A  word  of  thy  almighty  breath 
Can  sink  the  world,  or  bid  it  rise: 
Thy  smile  is  life,  thy  frown  is  death. 


532  TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

2  When  angry  nations  rush  to  arms, 
And  rage,  and  noise,  and  tumult  reign, 
And  war  resounds  its  dire  alarms, 

And  slaughter  spreads  the  hostile  plain; 

3  Thy  sov'reign  eye  looks  calmly  down, 
And  marks  their  course,  and  bounds  their 
Thy  word  the  angry  nations  own,      [pow'r: 
And  noise  and  war  are  heard  no  more. 

4  Then  peace  returns,  with  balmy  wing, 
(Sweet  peace  with  her  what  blessings  fled!) 
Glad  plenty  laughs,  the  vallies  sing, 
Reviving  Commerce  lifts  her  head. 

5  Thou  good,  and  wise,  and  righteous  Lord, 
All  moves  subservient  to  thy  will; 

And  peace  and  war  await  thy  word, 
And  thy  sublime  decrees  fulfil. 

6  To  thee  we  pay  our  grateful  songs, 
Thy  kind  protection  still  implore; 

O  may  our  hearts,  and  lives,  and  tongues, 
Confess  thy  goodness,  and  adore. 

HYMN  532.  L.  M. 

Hbrsley  205.    Bramcoate  8. 

Thanksgiving  for  National  Deliverance,  and  Improvement 

of  it.     Luke  i.  74,  7.5. 

1  T)RAISE  to  the  Lord,  who  bows  his  ear 

JL     Propitious  to  his  people's  pray'r, 
And,  though  deliv'rance  long  delay, 
Answers  in  his  well-chosen  day. 

2  Salvation  doth  tc  God  belong; 

His  pow'r  and  grace  shall  be  our  song; 
The  tribute  of  our  love  we  bring 
To  thee,  our  Saviour  and  our  King! 

3  Our  temples  guarded  from  the  flame, 
Shall  echo  thy  triumphant  name; 
And  ev'ry  peaceful  private  home 

To  thee  a  temple  shall  become. 

4  Still  be  it  our  supreme  delight 
To  walk  as  in  thy  honour'd  sight; 


BAYS  OF  THANKSGIVING.  533 

Hence  in  thy  precepts  and  thy  fear, 
Till  life's  last  hour  to  persevere. 

HYMN  533.     Dr.  Doddridge. 

Thanks  to  God  for  fiis  crcr-cnduring  goodness.     Ps.  CXXXvi.  1. 

1  TTOUSE  of  our  God  with  cheerful  an- 
il       them s  ring,  [sing; 
While  all  our  lips  and  hearts  his  goodness 
With  sacred  joy  his  wondrous  deeds  pro- 
claim ; 

Let  ev'ry  tongue  be  vocal  with  his  name  : 
The  Lord  is  good:  his  mercy  never-ending, 
His  blessings  m  perpetual  show'rs  descending. 

2  The  heav'n  of  heav'ns  he  with  his  bounty 

fills; 
Ye  seraphs  bright,  on  ever-blooming  hills, 
His  honours  sound :  you  to  whom  good  alone, 
Unmingled,  ever-growing,  has  been  known, 
Through  your  immortal  life  with  love  increas- 
ing," [ing. 
Proclaim  your  Maker's  goodness  never-ceas- 

3  Thou  earth,  enlighten'd  by  his  rays  divine, 
Pregnant  with  grass,  and  corn,  and  oil,  and 

wine,  [meet, 

Crown'd  with  his  goodness,  let  thy  nations 

And  lay  themselves  at  his  paternal  feet; 

With  grateful  love  that  lib'ral  hand  confessing, 

Which   through  each   heart    diffuseth  ev'ry 

blessing. 

4  Zion,  enrich'd  with  his  distinguished  grace, 
Bless'd  with  the  rays  of  thine  ImmanueFs 
Zion,  Jehovah's  portion,  and  delight,  [face, 
Grav'n  on  his  hands,  and  hourly  in  his  sight, 

In  sacred  strains  exalt  that  grace  excelling, 
Which  makes  thy  humble  hill  his   chosen 
dwelling. 

5  His  goodness  never  ends;    the  dawn,  the 

shade,  [display 'd; 

Still  see  new  bounties  through  new  scenes 


534  TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

Succeeding  ages  bless  this  sure  abode, 
And  children  lean  upon  their  father's  God: 

The  deathless  soul  through  its  immense  dura- 
tion, 

Drinks  from  this  source  immortal  consolation. 

6  Burst  into  praise,  my  soul!  all  nature  join! 
Angels  and  men  in  harmony  combine, 
While  human  years  are  measur'd  by  the  sun, 
And  while  eternity  its  course  shall  run : 

His  goodness  in  perpetual  show'rs  descending, 

Exalt  in  songs  and  raptures  never-ending. 

HYMN  534. 

.4  general  Tk  an  ksgi  v  ing. 

1  Q  AY,  should  we  search  the  globe  around, 
O  Where  can  such  happiness  be  found, 

As  dwells  in  this  much-favour'd  land  ? 
Here  plenty  reigns ;  here  freedom  sheds 
Her  choicest  blessings  on  our  heads  : 

By  God  supported  still  we  stand. 

2  Here  commerce  spreads  the  wealthy  store, 
Which  comes  from  every  foreign  shore  ; 

Science  and  arts  their*  charms  display ; 
Religion  teaches  us  to  raise 
Our  voices  in  our  Maker's  praise, 

As  truth  and  conscience  point  the  way. 

3  These  are  thy  gifts,  Almighty  King  ! 
From  thee  our  matchless  blessings  spring; 

Th'  extended  shade,  the  fruitful  skies, 
The  raptures  liberty  bestows, 
The  eternal  joys  the  gospel  shows, 

All  from  thy  bouudless  goodness  rise. 

4  With  grateful  hearts,  with  cheerful  tongues, 
To  God  we  raise  united  songs  ; 

His  pow'r  and  mercy  we  proclaim  ; 
And  still,  through  ev'ry  age  shall  own 
Jehovah  here  hath  fix'd  his  throne, 

And  triumph  in  his  mighty  name. 

5  Long  as  the  moon  her  course  shall  run, 
Or  man  behold  the  circling  sun, 


RULERS  PRAYED  FOR.  535,  536 

May'st  thou  o'er  fair  Columbia  reign; 
Still  crown  her  counsels  with  success, 
With  peace  and  joy  her  borders  bless., 
And  all  her  sacred  rights  maintain. 

HYMN  535.  L.  M. 

New  Court  173.    Truro  105. 
Deliverances.    Numbers  xxiii.  23. 

1  TTfTHAT  hath  God  wrought!  might  Israel 

t  ▼  When  Jordan  roll'd  its  tide  away,  [say, . 
And  gave  a  passage  to  their  bands, 
Safely  to  march  across  its  sands. 

2  What  hath  God  wrought !  might  well  be  said, 
When  Jesus,  rising  from  the  dead, 
Scatter'd  the  shades  of  Pagan  night, 

And  bless'd  the  nacions  with  his  light. 

3  What  hath  God  wrought!  O  blissful  theme 
Are  we  redeem'd  and  call'd  by  him? 
Shall  we  be  led  the  desert  through  ? 

And  safe  arrive  at  glory  too  ? 
A  The  news  shall  ev'ry  harp  employ, 
Fill  ev'ry  tongue  with  rapt'rous  joy; 
WThen  shall  we  join  the  heav'nly  throng, 
To  swell  the  triumph  and  the  song ! 

HYMN  536.  L.  M. 

Prayer  for  the  President,  Congress,  Magistrates,  Ore. 

1  |^1  RE  AT  Lord  of  all,  thy  matchless  pow'r 
VT  Archangels  in  the  heav'ns  adore; 
With  them  our  Sov'reign  thee  we  own, 
And  bow  the  knee  before  thy  throne. 

2  Let  dove-ey'd  peace,  with  odour'd  wing, 
On  us  her  grateful  blessings  fling, 
Freedom  spread  beauteous  as  the  mom, 
And  plenty  fill  her  ample  horn. 

3  Pour  on  our  Chief  thy  mercies  down, 
His  days  with  heav'nly  wisdom  crown; 
Resolve  his  heart,  where'er  he  goes, 

w  To  launch  the  stream  that  duty  shows." 
T 


i37  SICKNESS. 

4  Over  our  Capitol  diffuse, 

From  hills  divine,  thy  welcome  dews; 
While  Congress,  in  one  patriot  band, 
Prove  the  firm  fortress  of  our  land. 

5  Our  Magistrates  with  grace  sustain, 
Nor  let  them  bear  the  sword  in  vain  ; 
Long  as  they  fill  their  awful  seat, 

Be  vice  seen  dying  at  their  feet. 

6  For  ever  from  the  western  sky 
Bid  the  '  destroying  angel'  fly  ! 

With  grateful  songs  our  hearts  inspire, 
And  round  us  blaze  a  wall  of  fire. 


SICKNESS  &  RECOVERY. 

HYMN  537.   CM.    Steele. 

Charmduth  28.     Ludlow  84. 
Desiring  the  Presence  of  God  in  Affliction. 


1  rpHOU  only  centre  of  my 
X    Look  down  with  pityini 


rest, 


pitying  eye, 

ai 


While  with  protracted  pain  opprest, 
I  breathe  the  plaintive  sigh. 

2  Thy  gracious  presence,  O  my  God, 

My  ev'ry  wish  contains; 
With  this,  beneath  affliction's  load, 
My  heart  no  more  complains. 

3  This  can  my  ev'ry  care  control, 

Gild  each  dark  scene  with  light; 
This  is  the  sunshine  of  the  soul, 
Without  it  all  is  night. 

4  Mv  Lord,  my  life,  O  cheer  my  heart 

With  thy  reviving  ray, 
And  bid  these  mournful  shades  depart, 
And  bring  the  dawn  of  day ! 

5  O  happy  scenes  of  pure  delight ! 

Where  thy  full  beams  impart 
Unclouded  beauty  to  the  sight, 
And  rapture  to  the  heart. 


SICKNESS.  538 

6  Her  part  in  those  fair  realms  of  bliss, 

My  spirit  longs  to  know ; 

My  wishes  terminate  in  this, 

Nor  can  they  rest  below. 

7  Lord,  shall  the  breathings  of  my  heart 

Aspire  in  vain  to  thee  ? 
Confirm  my  hope,  that,  where  thou  art, 
I  shall  for  ever  be. 

8  Then  shall  my  cheerful  spirit  sing 

The  darksome  hours  away, 
And  rise  on  faith's  expanded  wing 
To  everlasting  day. 

HYMN  538.  C.  M.    Dr.  Watts. 

Abridge  201.    David's  186.      , 
Complaint  and  Hope  under  great  Pain. 

1  T  ORD,  I  am  pain'd ;  but  I  resign 
J_J  My  body  to  thy  will ; 

'Tis  grace,  'tis  wisdom  all  divine. 
Appoints  the  pains  I  feel. 

2  Dark  are  the  ways  of  Providence, 

While  they  who  love  thee  groan  : 
Thy  reasons  lie  conceal'd  from  sense, 
Mysterious  and  unknown. 

3  Yet  nature  may  have  leave  to  speak, 

And  plead  before  her  God, 
Lest  th  o'erburden'd  heart  should  break 
Beneath  thine  heavy  rod. 

4  These  mournful  groans  and  flowing  tears 

Give  my  poor  spirit  ease; 
While  ev'ry  groan  my  Father  hears, 
And  ev'ry  tear  he  sees. 

[5  How  shall  I  glorify  my  God, 
In  bonds  of  grief  "coniin'd  I 
Damp'd  is  my  vigour  while  this  clod, 
Hangs  heavy  on  my  mind.] 
6  Is  not  some  smiling  hour  at  hand, 
With  peace  upon  its  wings? 
Give  it,  O  God,  thy  swift  command, 
With  all  the  joys  it  brings. 


539,  540  TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

HYMN  539.    C.  M.    Leech. 

Windsor  247.     London  180. 
For  a  Time  of  general  Sickness. 

1  T|E  ATH,  with  hisdread  commission  seal'd, 
JLf  Now  hastens  to  his  arms; 

In  awful  state  he  takes  the  field, 
And  sounds  his  dire  alarms. 

2  Attendant  plagues  around  him  stand, 

And  wait  his  dread  command; 
And  pains  and  dying  groans  obey 
The  signal  of  his  hand. 

0  With  cruel  force  he  scatters  round 

His  shafts  of  deadly  pow'r; 
While  the  grave  waits  its  destin'd  prey, 
Impatient  to  devour. 

4  Look  up,  ye  heirs  of  endless  joy, 

Nor  let  your  fears  prevail ; 
Eternal  life  is  your  reward, 
When  life  on  earth  shall  fail. 

5  What  though  his  darts,  promiscuous  hurl'd 

Deal  fatal  plagues  around ; 
And  heaps  of  putrid  carcasses 
O'erload  the  cumber'd  ground; 

6  The  arrows  that  shall  wound  your  flesh 

Were  giv'n  him  from  above, 
Dipt  in  the  great  Redeemer's  blood, 
And  feather'd  all  with  love. 

7  These  with  a  gentle  hand  he  throws, 

And  saints  lie  gasping  too; 
But  heav'nly  strength  supports  their  souls, 
_  And  bears  them  conqu'rors  through. 

8  Joyful  they  stretch  their  wings  abroad, 

And  all  in  triumph  rise, 
To  the  fair  palace  of  their  God, 
And  mansions  in  the  skies. 
HYMN  540.    (First  Part.)    S.  M.     Beddome. 

HaffeoroUftf)  14'.'.     Stoke  207. 
Submission  under  Affliction, 

1  "TkOST  thou  my  profit  seek, 
\3  And  chasten  as  a  friend  ? 


SICKNESS.  540 

O  God,  I'll  kiss  the  smarting  rod, 
There's  honey  at  the  end. 

2  Dost  thou  through  death's  dark  vale 

Conduct  to  heav'n  at  last  ? 
The  future  good  will  make  amends 
For  all  the  evil  past. 

3  Lord,  I  would  not  repine 

At  strokes  in  mercy  sent; 
If  the  chastisement  comes  in  love, 
My  soul  shall  be  content. 

HYMN  540.  (Second  Part.)  8s.    5.  Pearcz, 

Limefield  94.     New  Jerusalem  230. 

For  a  Sick  Chamber. 

Written  when  deprived  by  sickness  from  attending  PubHc 

Worship. 

1  FT1HE  fabric  of  nature  is  fair, 

X    But  fairer  the  temple  of  grace ; 
To  saints  'tis  the  joy  of  the  earth, 
The  glorious  and  beautiful  place. 

2  To  this  temple  I  once  did  resort, 
With  crowds  of  the  people  of  God; 
Enraptur'd  we  enter  d  his  courts, 
And  hail'd  the  Redeemer's  abode. 

3  The  Father  of  mercies  we  prais'd, 
And  prostrated  low  at  his  throne ; 
The  Saviour  ive  lov'd  and  ador'd, 
Who  loved  us,  and  made  us  his  own. 

4  Full  oft  to  the  message  of  peace, 
To  sinners  address'd  from  the  sky, 
y\~e  listen'd — extolling  that  grace, 
Which  set  us, — once  rebels,  on  high. 

3  Faith  clave  to  the  crucify'd  Lamb ; 
Hope,  smiling,  exalted  its  head ; 
Love  warm'd  at  the  Saviour's  dear  name, 
And  vow'd  to  observe  what  he  said. 

6  What  pleasure  appear'd  in  the  looks 
Of  the  brethren  and  sisters  around; 
With  transport  all  seem'd  to  reflect 
On  the  blessings  in  Jesus  they'd  found. 


540  TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

7  Sweet  moments,  if  aught  upon  earth 
Resembles  the  joy  of  the  skies, 
It  is  when  the  hearts  of  the  flock, 
Conjoin'd  to  their  Shepherd  arise. 

J8  But  ah !  these  sweet  moments  are  fled, 
Pale  sickness  compels  me  to  stay, 
Where  no  voice  of  the  turtle  is  neard, 
As  the  moments  are  hasting  away. 

PAUSE. 

9  My  God !  thou  art  holy  and  good, 
Thy  plans  are  all  righteous  and  wise; 
O  help  me  submissive  to  wait, 

Till  thou  biddest  thy  servant  arise.— 

10  If  to  follow  thee  here  in  thy  courts, 
May  it  be  with  all  ardour  and  zeal, — 
With  success  and  increasing  delight, 
Performing  the  whole  of  thy  will. 

1 1  Or  shouldst  thou  in  bondage  detain, 
To  visit  thy  temples  no  more, 
Prepare  me  for  mansions  above, 
Where  nothing  exists  to  deplore  !— 

12  Where  Jesus,  the  sun  of  the  place, 
Refulgent  incessantly  shines, 
Eternally  blessing  his  saints, 

And  pouring  delight  on  their  minds. 

13  There — there,  are  no  prisons  to  hold 
TJhe  captive  from  tasting  delight ; 
There — there  the  day  never  is  clos'd, 
With  shadows,  or  darkness,  or  night : 

14  There  myriads  and  myriads  shall  meet, 
In  our  Saviour's  high  praises  to  join; 
While  transported  we  fall  at  his  feet. 
And  extol  his  redemption  divine. 

15  Enough  then — my  heart  shall  no  more 
Of  its  present  bereavements  complain; 

.    Since  ere  long  I  to  heav'n  shall  soar, 
And  ceaseless  enjoyments  obtain. 


SICKNESS.  541 

HYMN  541.  (First  Part.)  8.  7.  4.    S.  Pearce. 

Lewes  63.    Helmsley  2=23.     Painsvvick  162. 
Sweet  Affliction. — A  Song  in  a  Storm. 

1TN  the  floods  of  tribulation, 
JL  While  the  billows  o'er  me  roll, 
Jesus  whispers  consolation, 

And  supports  my  fainting  soul, 
Hallelujah,  Hallelujah, 
Hallelujah,  Praise  the  Lord. 

2  Thus,  the  lion  yields  me  honey, 

From  the  eater  food  is  giv'n, 
Strengthen'd  thus  1  still  press  forward, 

Singing,  as  I  wade  to  heav'n, — 
Sweet  affliction,  sweet  affliction, 
And  my  sins  are  all  forgiv'n. 

3  'Mid  the  gloom  the  vivid  lightnings 

With  increasing  brightness  play, 
'Mid  the  thorn-brake  beauteous  now'rets 

Look  more  beautiful  and  gay : 
Hallelujah,  &c. 

4  So,  in  darkest  dispensations, 

Doth  my  faithful  Lord  appear 
With  his  richest  consolations, 

To  reanimate  and  cheer ; 
Sweet  affliction,  sweet  affliction, 
Thus  to  bring  my  Saviour  near. 

5  Floods  of  tribulation  heighten, 

Billows  still  around  me  roar, 
Those  that  know  not  Christ — ye  frighten; 

But  my  soul  defies  your  pow'r. 
Hallelujah,  &c. 

6  In  the  sacred  page  recorded 

Thus  the  w^ord  securely  stands, 
*  Fear  not,  I'm  in  trouble  near  thee, 

"Nought  shall  pluck  you  from  my  hands." 
Sweet  affliction,  sweet  affliction, 
Ev'ry  word  my  love  demands. 

7  All  I  meet  I  find  assist  me 

In  my  path  to  heav'nly  joy, 


541,  542  TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

Where,  though  trials  now  attend  me, 

Trials  never  more  annoy  ; 
Hallelujah,  &c. 
8  Wearing  there  a  weight  of  glory, 

Still  the  path  I'll  ne'er  forget, 
But,  exulting,  cry,  It  led  me 

To  my  blessed  Saviour's  seat — 
Sweet  affliction,  sweet  affliction, 
Which  has  brought  to  Jesus'  feet. 

HYMN  541.  (Second  Part.)    L.  M. 

Portugal  97.     Rippon's  188. 
Sickness  and  Recovery. 

1  A  WHILE  remain'd  the  doubtful  strife, 
J\.  Till  Jesus  gave  me  back  my  life: 
My  life  ! — my  soul,  recall  the  word, 

'Tis  life  to  see  thy  gracious  Lord. 

2  Why  inconvenient  ?iow  to  die? 
Vile  unbelief,  O  tell  me  why  ? 
When  can  it  inconvenient  be, 
My  loving  Lord,  to  come  to  thee? 

3  He  saw  me  made  the  sport  of  hell, 
He  knew  the  tempter's  malice  well; 
And  when  my  aottl  had  all  to  fear, 
Then  did  the  glorious  Sun  appear! 

4  O  bless  him  ! — bless,  ye  dying  saints, 
The  God  of  grace,  when  nature  faints! 
He  shew'd  my  flesh  the  gaping  grave, 
To  show  me  he  had  pow  r  to  save. 

J1YMN542.    (First  Part.)    CM. 

Dr.  Doddridge. 

David's  186.     Newbury  132. 

Praise  for  Recovery  from  Sickness.     Psalm  cxviii.  18,  IP.. 

1  QOV'REIGN  of  life,  I  own  thy  hand 
^  In  ev'ry  chast'ning  stroke; 

And,  while  I  smart  beneath  thy  rod, 
Thy  presence  I  invoke. 

2  To  thee,  in  my  distress,  I  cried, 

And  thou  hast  Uow'd  thipe  ear; 


RECOVERY.  542 

Thy  pow'rful  word  my  life  prolong'd, 
And  brought  salvation  near. 

3  Unfold,  ye  gates  of  righteousness, 

That,  with  the  pious  throng, 
I  may  record  my  solemn  vows, 
And  tune  my  grateful  song. 

4  Praise  to  the  Lord,  whose  gentle  hand 

Renews  our  lab'ring  breath: 
Praise  to  the  Lord,  who  makes  his  saints 
Triumphant  e'en  in  death. 

5  My  God,  in  thine  appointed  hour 

Those  heav'nly  gates  display, 
Where  pain  and  sin,  and  fear  and  death, 
For  ever  flee  away. 

6  There,  while  the  nations  of  the  bless'd 

With  raptures  bow  around, 
Mv  anthems  to  delivering  grace 
In  sweeter  strains  shall  sound. 

HYMN  542.  (Second  Part.)  S.  M. 

Harborough  142.    Stoke  007. 

The  Benefit  of  sanctified  rfjjliction;  or,  God  bringing  kis 
People  into  the  Covenant  under  the  Rod.     Ezek.  xx.  37. 

1  TTOW  gracious,  and  how  wise, 
_1jL  Is  our  chastising  God! 

And  oh !  how  rich  the  blessings  are, 
Which  blossom  from  his  rod ! 

2  He  lifts  it  up  on  high 

With  pity  in  his  heart, 
That  ev  ry"  stroke  his  children  feel 
May  grace  and  peace  impart. 

3  Instructed  thus  they  bow, 

And  own  his  sovereign  sway; 
They  turn  their  erring  footsteps  back 
To  his  forsaken  way. 

4  His  cov'nant  love  they  seek, 

And  seek  the  happy  bands, 
That  closer  still  engage  their  hearts 
To  honour  his  commands. 
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543,  544  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

5  Dear  Father,  we  consent 
To  discipline  divine ; 
And  bless  the  pain  that  makes  our  souls 
Still  more  completely  thine. 
-6  Supported  by  thy  love, 

We  tend  to  realms  of  peace; 
Where  ev'ry  pain  shall  far  remove, 
And  ev'ry  frailty  cease. 

TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

HYxMN543.    L.M.    Steele. 

KinusbridgeSe.     Ulverston  179. 
The  Shortness  of  Time  and  Frailty  of  Man.     Ps.  XXXJX. 

1     A  LMIGHTY  Maker  of  my  frame, 
J\.  Teach  me  the  measure  of  my  days ! 
Teach  me  to  know  how  frail  I  am, 
And  spend  the  remnant  to  thy  praise. 

£  My  days  are  shorter  than  a  span; 
A  "little  point  my  life  appears; 
How  frail,  at  best,  is  dying  man ! 
How  vain  are  all  his  hopes  and  fears ! 

3  Vain  his  ambition,  noise,  and  show ! 
Vain  are  the  cares  which  rack  his  mind  f 
He  heaps  up  treasures  mix'd  with  woe, 
And  dies,  and  leaves  them  all  behind. 

4  Oh,  be  a  nobler  portion  mine, 

My  God !  I  bow  before  thv  throne ; 
Earth's  fleeting  treasures  I  resign, 
And  fix  my  hope  on  thee  alone. 

HYMN  544.  L.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Paul's  24C.     Babylon  Streams  23. 
The  tt'isdom  of  redeeming  Time.     Eph.  V.  15, 16. 

1  |^1  OD  of  eternity,  from  thee 

\M  Did  infant  Time  his  being  draw  ;— 
Moments,  and  days,  and  months,  and  years, 
Revolve  by  thine  unvaried  law. 

2  Silent  and  slow  they  glide  away ; 
Steady  and  strong  the  current  Hows; 


TIME  AND  ETERNITY.  544 

Lost  in  eternity's  wide  sea — 

The  boundless  gulf  from  whence  it  rose. 

3  With  it  the  thoughtless  sons  of  men, 
Before  the  rapid  streams,  are  borne, 
On  to  the  everlasting  home, 
Whence  not  one  soul  can  e'er  return. 

4  Yet,  while  the  shore  on  either  side 
Presents  a  gaudy  fiatt'ring  show, 
We  gaze,  in  fond  amazement  lost, 
Nor  think  to  what  a  world  we  go. 

5  Great  source  of  wisdom  !  teach  my  heart 
To  know  the  price  of  ev'ry  hour; 

That  time  may  bear  me  on  to  joys 
Beyond  its  measure,  and  its  pow'r. 

HYMN  545.  7s.    Dr.  Ryland. 

Stoel  164.    Cookham  36. 

The  Saint  happy  in  being  entirely  at  the  Disposal  of  his  Gotk 

My  times  are  in  thy  hand.    Psalm  xxxi.  15;  xxxiv.  1. 

1  QOV'REIGN  Ruler  of  the  skies! 
^  Ever  gracious,  ever  wise ! 

All  my  times  are  in  thy  hand, — 
All  events  at  thy  command. 

2  His  decree,  who  form'd  the  earth, 
Fix'd  my  first  and  second  birth: 
Parents,  native  place,  and  time — 
All  appointed  were  by  him. 

3  He  that  form'd  me  in  the  womb, 
He  shall  guide  me  to  the  tomb: 
All  my  times  shall  ever  be 
Order'd  by  his  wise  decree. 

4  Times  of  sickness,  times  of  health ; 
Times  of  penury  and  wealth; 
Times  of  trial  and  of  grief; 
Times  of  triumph  and  relief; 

5  Times  the  tempter's  pow'r  to  prove; 
Times  to  taste  a  Saviour's  love ; 

All  must  come,  and  last,  and  end, 
As  shall  please  my  heav'nly  Friend. 


546  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

6  Plagues  and  deaths  around  me  fly; 
Till  he  bids,  I  cannot  die; 

Not  a  single  shaft  can  hit, 
Till  the  God  of  love  sees  fit. 

7  O  thou  Gracious,  Wise,  and  Just, 
In  thy  hands  my  life  I  trust; 
Have  I  somewhat  dearer  still? 

1  resign  it  to  thy  will. 

8  May  I  always  own  thy  hand — 
Still  to  thee  surrender'd  stand; 
Know  that  thou  art  God  alone, 
I  and  mine  are  all  thy  own. 

9  Thee,  at  all  times,  will  I  bless; 
Having  thee,  I  all  possess: 
How  can  I  bereaved  be, 
Since  I  cannot  part  with  thee? 

HYMN  546.  C.  M.     Steele. 

Worksop  31.     Crowle  3. 

Time  and  Eternity ;  or,  Lousing  after  unseen  Pleasures. 
2  Cor.  iv.  18. 

1  TTOW  long  shall  earth's  alluring  toys 
XI  Detain  our  hearts  and  eyes, 
Regardless  of  immortal  joys, 

And  strangers  to  the  skies  ? 

2  These  transient  scenes  will  soon  decay: 

They  fade  upon  the  sight; 
And  quickly  will  their  brightest  day 
Be.  lost  in  endless  night. 

3  Their  brightest  day,  alas,  how  vain! 

With  conscious  sighs  we  own ; 
While  clouds  of  sorrow,  care,  and  pain, 
O'ershade  the  smiling  noon. 

4  O,  could  our  thoughts  and  wishes  fly 

Above  these  gloomy  shades, 
To  those  bright  worlds  beyond  the  sky, 
Which  sorrow  ne'er  invades ! 

5  Their  joys,  unseen  by  mortal  eyes, 

Or  reason's  feeble  ray, 


TIME  AND  ETERNITY.  547 

In  ever-blooming  prospects  rise, 
Unconscious  of  decay. 

6  Lord !  send  a  beam  of  light  divine, 

To  guide  our  upward  aim ; 
With  one  reviving  touch  of  thine 
Our  languid  hearts  inflame. 

7  Then  shall,  on  Faith's  sublimest  wing, 

Our  ardent  wishes  rise 
To  those  bright   scenes,   where  pleasures 
Immortal  in  the  skies.  [spring, 

HYMN  547.  S.  M.     Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

£osport  53.     Henley  38. 
Divine  Mercies  in  constant  Succession.    Lam.  iii.  22,  23. 

1  TTOW  various  and  how  new 
Xl  Are  thy  compassions,  Lord ! 

Each  morning  shall  thy  mercies  shew,— 
Each  night  thy  truth  record. 

2  Thy  goodness,  like  the  sun, 

Dawn'd  on  our  early  days, 

Ere  infant  reason  had"  begun 

To  form  our  lips  to  praise. 

3  Each  object  we  beheld 

Gave  pleasure  to  our  eyes ; 

And  nature  all  our  senses  held 

In  bands  of  sweet  surprise. 

4  But  pleasures  more  refin'd 

Awaited  that  bless'd  day, 
When  light  arose  upon  our  mind, 
And  chas'd  our  sins  away. 

5  How  new  thy  mercies,  then ! 

How  sov'reign,  and  how  free ! 
Our  souls  that  had  been  dead  in  sin 
Were  made  alive  to  thee. 

PAUSE. 

6  Now  we  expect  a  day 

Still  brighter  far  than  this, 
When  death  shall  bear  our  souls  away, 
To  realms  of  light  and  bliss, 


548  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

7  There  rapt'rous  scenes  of  joy 

Shall  burst  upon  our  sight ; 
And  ev'ry  pain,  and  tear,  and  sigh, 
Be  drown'd  in  endless  light. 

8  Beneath  thy  balmy  wing, 

O  Sun  of  Righteousness) 
Our  happy  souls  shall  sit  and  sing 
The  wonders  of  thy  grace. 

9  Nor  shall  that  radiant  day, 

So  joyfully  begun, 
In  ev  nmg  shadows  die  away, 
Beneath  the  setting  sun. 

10  How  various  and  how  new 

Are  thy  compassions,  Lord ! 
Eternity  thy  love  shall  show, 
And  all  thy  truth  record. 

HYMN  548.  L.  M. 

Wareham  117.    Horsley  205. 
Eternity  joyful  and  tremendous. 

1  "p  TERNITY  is  just  at  hand ! 

JEi  And  shall  I  waste  my  ebbing  sand, 
And  careless  view  departing  day, 
And  throw  my  inch  of  time  away  ? 

2  Eternity  ! — tremendous  sound ! 
To  guilty  souls  a  dreadful  wound ! 
But  oh!  if  Christ  and  heav'n  be  mine, 
How  sweet  the  accents !  how  divine ! 

3  Be  this  my  chief,  my  only  care, 
My  high  pursuit,  my  ardent  pray'r! 
An  int'rest  in  the  Saviour's  blood — 
My  pardon  seal'd,  and  peace  with  God. 

4  But  should  my  brightest  hopes  be  vain! 
The  rising  doubt  how  sharp  its  pain ! 
My  fears,  O  gracious  God  !  remove ; 
Speak  me  an  object  of  thy  love. 

5  Search,  Lord !  oh  search  my  inmost  heart, 
And  light,  and  hope,  and  joy,  impart; 
From  guilt  and  error  set  me  free, 

And  guide  me  safe  to  heav'n  and  thee. 


TIME  AND  ETERNITY.  549 

HYMN  549.  8.  8.  6. 

Chatham  59. 

A  Prayer  for  seriousness  in  Prospect  of  Eternity. 


T 


HOU  God  of  glorious  majesty ! 
To  thee, — against  myself, — to  thee, 
A  sinful  worm,  I  cry, 
An  half-awaken'd  child  of  man, 
An  heir  of  endless  bliss  or  pain, 
A  sinner  born  to  die. 

2  Lo!  ona  narrow  neck  of  land, 
'Twixt  two  unbounded  seas  I  stand ; 

Yet  how  insensible ! 
A  point  of  time,  a  moment's  space, 
Removes  me  to  yon  heav'nly  place, 

Or — shuts  me  up  in  hell ! 

3  O  God !  my  inmost  soul  convert, 
And  deeply  on  my  thoughtful  heart 

Eternal  things  impress ! 
Give  me  to  feel  their  solemn  weight, 
And  save  me  ere  it  be  too  late ; — 

Wake  me  to  righteousness. 

4  Before  me  place,  in  bright  array, 
The  pomp  of  that  tremendous  day, 

When  thou  with  clouds  shalt  come, 
To  judge  the  nations  at  thy  bar ; 
And  tell  me,  Lord,  shall  I  "be  there, 

To  meet  a  joyful  doom ! 

5  Be  this  my  one  great  bus'ness  here,— 
With  holy  trembling,  holy  fear, — 

To  make  my  calling  sure ! 
Thine  utmost  counsel  to  fulfil, 
And  suffer  all  thy  righteous  will, 

And  to  the  end  endure! 

6  Then,  Saviour,  then  my  soul  receive, 
Transported  from  this  vale,  to  live 

And  reign  with  thee  above ; 
Where  faith  is  sweetly  lost  in  sight, 
And  hope,  in  full  supreme  delight, 

And  everlasting  love. 


(550) 

"death. 

HYMN  550.  (First  Part.)  C.  M. 

Dr.  IVatts's  Lyrics. 

Canterbury  199.     London  18<\ 

Death  and  Eternity. 

1  "V/j" Y  thoughts,  that  often  mount  the  skies, 
ATX  Go,  search  the  world  beneath, 
Wliere  nature  all  in  ruin  lies, 

And  owns  her  sov'reign — death. 

2  The  tyrant,  how  he  triumphs  here! 

His  trophies  spread  around! 
And  heaps  of  dust  and  bones  appear 
Through  all  the  hollow  ground. 

3  These  sculls,  what  ghastly  figures  now ! 

How  loathsome  to  the  eyes ' 
These  are  the  heads  we  lately  knew, 
So  beauteous  and  so  wise. 

4  But  where  the  souls,  those  deathless  things> 

That  left  their  dying  clay? 
My  thoughts,  now  stretch  out  all  your  wings, 
And  trace  eternity. 

5  O  that  unfathomable  sea! 

Those  deeps  without  a  shore, 
Where  living  waters  gently  play, 
Or  fiery  billows  roar ! 

6  There  we  shall  swim  in  heav'nly  bliss, 

Or  sink  in  flaming  waves; 
While  the  pale  carcase  breathless  lies 
Among  the  silent  graves. 

7  *  Prepare  us,  Lord,  for  thy  right  hand ! 

"  Then  come  the  joyful  day ; 
"  Come,  death,  and  some  telestial  band, 
"  To  bear  our  souls  away !" 

HYMN  550.    (Second  Part.)    7.6. 

Grange  Road  281.    Culmstock  6. 

Phasing-  Anticipation  of  Death  and  Glory. 

I     A  H  !  I  shall  soon  be  dying, 
/JL  Time  swiftly  glides  away; 


550 


But,  on  my  Lord  relying, 
I  hail  the  happy  day — 

2  The  day  when  I  must  enter 

Upon  a  world  unknown; 
My  helpless  soul  I  venture 
On  Jesus  Christ  alone. 

3  He  once  a  spotless  victim, 

Upon  Mount  Calv'ry  bled! 
Jehovah  did  afflict  him, 

And  bruise  him  in  my  stead. 

4  Hence  all  my  hope  arises, 

Unworthy  as  I  am : 
My  soul  most  surely  prizes 
The  sin-atoning  Lamb. 

5  To  him  by  grace  united, 

I  joy  in  him  alone; 
And  now,  by  faith,  delighted, 
Behold  him  on  his  throne. 

6  There  he  is  interceding 

For  all  who  on  him  rest  : 
The  grace  from  him  proceeding 
Shall  waft  me  to  his  breast. 

7  Then  with  the  saints  in  glory 

The  grateful  song  I'll  raise, 
And  chant  my  blissful  story 
In  high  seraphic  lays. 

8  Free  grace,  redeeming  merit, 

And  sanctifying  love, 
Of  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 
Shall  charm  the  courts  above. 

HYMN  550.  (Third  Part.)  C.  M. 

Grove  House  143. 
The  Safe  and  Happy  Exit. 

1  T  ORD,  must  I  die?  O  let  me  die 
J.J  Trusting  in  thee  alone! 
My  living  testimony  giv'n, 
Then  leave  my  dying  one ! 
3  If  I  must  die — Oh  let  me  die 
In  peace  with  all  mankind  j 


551  DEATH. 

And  change  these  fleeting  joys  below 
For  pleasures  all  reftn  d. 

3  If  I  must  die — as  die  I  must — 

Let  some  kind  seraph  come, 
And  bear  me  on  his  friendly  wing 
To  my  celestial  home  ! 

4  Of  Canaan's  land,  from  Pisgah's  top, 

May  I  but  have  a  view ! 
Though  Jordan  should  o'erfiow  its  banks, 
I'll  boldly  venture  through. 

HYMN  551.  (First  Part.)  148th. 
To/ilady's  Collection. 

Eacle  Street  16.     Clapham  18. 
The  Midnight  Cry.     Matt.  XXV.  6. 

1  \TE  virgin  souls  arise ! 

X    With  all  the  dead  awake; 

Unto  salvation  wise, 

Oil  in  your  vessels  take: 
Upstarting  at  the  midnight  cry, 
Behold  the  heav'nly  bridegroom  nigh. 

2  He  comes,  he  comes,  to  call 
The  nations  to  his  bar, 
And  take  to  glory  all, 
Who  meet  for  glory  are : 

Make  ready  for  your  free  reward ; 
Go  forth  with  joy  to  meet  your  Lord.— 

3  Go,  meet  him  in  the  sky, 
Your  everlasting  friend; 
Your  head  to  glorify, 
With  all  his  saints  ascend : 

Ye  pure  in  heart,  obtain  the  grace 
To  see,  without  a  veil,  his  face. 

4  Ye — that  have  here  receiv'd 
The  unction  from  above, 
And  in  his  Spirit  liv'd, 
And  thirsted  for  his  love  ;  " 

Jesus  shall  claim  you  for  his  bride : 
Rejoice  with  all  the  sanctified. 


DEATH.  551 

5  Rejoice  in  glorious  hope 

Of  that  great  day  unknown, 

When  you  shall  be  caught  up 

To  stand  before  his  throne ; — 
Call'd  to  partake  the  marriage  feast, 
And  lean  on  our  Immanuel's  breast. 

6  The  everlasting  doors 
Shall  soon  the  saints  receive, 
Above  those  angel  pow'rs, 

In  glorious  joy  to  live ;  ' 

Far  from  a  world  of  grief  and  sin, 
With  God  eternally  shut  in. 

7  Then  let  us  wait  to  hear 

The  trumpet's  welcome  sound:— 

To  see  our  Lord  appear 

May  we  be  watching  found, 
Enrob'd  in  righteousness  divine, 
In  which  the  bride  shall  ever  shine. 

HYMN  551.  (Second  Part.)  L.  M. 

Old  Hundred  100.    Wareham  117. 
Prayer  for  Dtliverance  from  the  Fear  of  Death- 

1  [\  GOD  of  Love!  with  cheering  ray, 
"  Gild  my  expiring  streak  of  day; 
Thy  love,  through  each  revolving  year, 
Has  wip'd  away  affliction's  tear. 

2  Free  me  from  death's  terrific  gloom, 
And  all  the  guilt  which  shrouds  the  tomb; 
Heighten  my  joys,  support  my  head, 
Before  I  sink  among  the  dead. 

3  May  death  conclude  my  toils  and  tears ! 
May  death  destroy  my*  sins  and  fears ! 
May  death,  through  Jesus, he  my  friend! 
May  death  be  life,  when  life  shall  end! 

4  Crown  my  last  moment  with  thy  pow'r— 
The  latest  in  my  latest  hour ; 

Then  to  the  raptur'd  heights  I  soar, 
\   Where  fears  and  death  are  known  no  more. 


552,  553  death- 

HYMN  552.    CM. 

Windsor  247.    Charmouth  28. 
Victory  over  Death  throvgh  Christ.     1  Cor.  XV.  5. 

1  "YMTHEN  death  appears  before  my  sight, 

f  T     In  all  his  dire  array, 
Unequal  to  the  dreadful  fight, 
My  courage  dies  away. 

2  But  see  my  glorious  leader  nigh ! 

My  Lord — my  Saviour  lives; 
Before  him  death's  pale  terrors  fly, 
And  my  faint  heart  revives. 

3  He  left  his  dazzling  throne  above ; 

He  met  the  tyrant's  darts, 
And  (Oh,  amazing  pow'r  of  love!) 
Receiv'd  it  in  his  heart. 

4  No  more,  O  grim  destroyer !  boast 

Thy  universal  sway ; 
To  heav'n-born  sends  thy  sting  is  lost; 
Thy  night  the  gates  of  day. 

5  Lord,  I  commit  my  soul  to  thee! 

Accept  the  sacred  trust; 
Receive  this  nobler  part  of  me, 
And  watch  my  sleeping  dust; 

6  Till  that  illustrious  morning  come, 

When  all  thy  saints  shall  rise, 
And,  cloth 'd  in  full  immortal  bloom, 
Attend  thee  to  the  skies : 

7  When  thy  triumphant  armies  sing 

The  honours  of  thy  name, 
And  heav'n's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  glory  to  the  Lamb ; 

8  Oh,  let  me  join  the  raptur'd  lays ! 

And  with  the  blissful  throng 
Resound  salvation,  pow'r,  and  praise, 

In  everlasting  song. 
HYMN  553.  C.  M.    Dr.Watts's  Lyrics. 

Newbury  132.     Carolina  13. 
The  Welcome  Messenger. 

\  T  ORD,  when  we  see  a  saint  of  thine 
Xj  Lie  gasping  out  his  breath, 


DEATH.  554 

With  longing  eyes,  and  looks  divine, 
Smiling  and  pleas'd  in  death ; 

2  How  we  could  e'en  content  to  lay 

Our  limbs  upon  that  bed  ! 
We  ask  thine  envoy  to  convey 
Our  spirits  in  his  stead. 

3  Our  souls  are  rising  on  the  wing, 

To  venture  in  his  place ! 
For  when  grim  death  has  lost  his  sting, 
He  has  an  angel's  face. 

4  Jesus,  then  purge  my  crimes  away, 

'Tis  guilt  creates  my  fears, 
'Tis  guilt  gives  death  his  fierce  array, 
And  all  the  arms  he  bears. 

5  Oh,  if  my  threatening  sins  were  gone, 

And  death  had  lost  his  sting, 
I  could  invite  the  angel  on, 
And  chide  his  lazy  wing. 

6  Away  these  interposing  days, 

Aud  let  the  lovers  meet;' 
The  angel  has  a  cold  embrace, 
But  kind,  and  soft,  and  sweet. 

7  I'd  leap  at  once  my  seventy  years, 

I'd  rush  into  his  arms, 
And  lose  my  breath  and  all  my  cares 
x\mid  those  heav'nly  charms. 

8  Joyful  I'd  lay  this  body  down, 

And  leave  this  lifeless  clay, 
Without  a  sigh,  without  a  groan, 
And  stretch  and  soar  away. 
HYMN  554.  L.  M.    Dr.' Doddridge. 

Portugal  97.     Bramcoate  8. 
Desiring  to  diparU  and  to  be  xcith  Christ.     Phil.  i.  23. 

1  "VKTHILE  on  the  verge  of  life  I  stand, 

"  ?     And  view  the  scene  on  either  hand, 
My  spirit  struggles  with  my  clay, 
And  longs  to  wing  its  flight  away. 

2  Where  Jesus  dwells  my  soul  would  be; 
And  faints  my  much-lov'd  Lord  to  see; 


$55  DEATH. 

Earth,  twine  no  more  about  my  heart! 
For  'tis  far  better  to  depart. 

3  Come,  ye  angelic  envoys !  come, 
And  lead  the  willing  pilgrim  home! 
Ye  know  the  way  to  Jesus'  throne, — 
Source  of  my  joys,  and  of  your  own. 

4  That  blissful  interview,  how  sweet ! 
To  fall  transported  at  his  feet! 
Rais'd  in  his  arms  to  view  his  face, 
Through  the  full  beamings  of  his  grace! 

5  As  with  a  seraph's  voice  to  sing! 
To  fly  as  on  a  cherub's  wing ! 
Performing,  with  unwearied  hands! 
The  present  Saviour's  high  commands. 

6  Yet,  with  these  prospects  full  in  sight, 
We'll  wait  thy  signal  for  the  flight; 
For,  while  thy  service  we  pursue, 
We  find  a  heav'n  in  all  we  do. 

HYMN  555.  C.  M.    Dr.  Watts' s  Lyrics. 

James's  163.     Elim  151. 

The  Presence  of  God  worth  dying  for;  or,  The  Death  of  Most s. 

Deut.  xxxi.  49,  50;  xxxiv.  5. 

1  T  ORD,  'tis  an  infinite  delight 
JLA  To  see  thy  lovely  face, 

To  dwell  whole  ages  in  thy  sight, 
And  feel  thy  vital  rays. 

2  This  Gabriel  knows,  and  sings  thy  name, 

With  rapture  on  his  tongue; 

Moses  the  saint  enjoys  the  same, 

And  heav'n  repeats  the  song. 

3  While  the  bright  nation  sounds  thy  praise 

From  each  eternal  hill ; 
Sweet  odours  of  exhaling  grace 
The  happy  region  fill. 

4  Thy  love, — a  sea  without  a  shore, 

Spreads  life  and  joy  abroad  ; 
Oh,  'tis  a  heav'n  worth  dying  for, 
To  see  a  smiling  God ! 


DEATH.  556 

5  Sweet  was  the  journey  to  the  sky, 

The  wondrous  prophet  tried ;  [die ;" 

"Climb  up  the  mount,"   says  God,  "and 
The  prophet  climb'd — and  died. 

6  Softly  his  fainting  head  he  lay 

Upon  his  Maker's  breast ; 
His  Maker  kiss'd  his  soul  away, 
And  laid  his  flesh  to  rest. 

7  Show  me  thy  face,  and  I'll  away 

From  all  inferior  things ; 
Speak,  Lord,  and  here  I  quit  my  clay, 
And  stretch  my  airy  wings. 

HYMN  556.  C.  M.    Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

Exeter  4.    Stillman  66. 

Children  dying  in  their  Infancy,  in  the  arms  of  Jesus. 

Matt.  xix.  14. 

1  F11HY  life  I  read,  my  dearest  Lord, 

JL    With  transport  all  divine ; 
Thine  image  trace  in  ev'ry  word, — 
Thy  love  in  ev'ry  line. 

2  Methinks  I  see  a  thousand  charms 

Spread  o'er  thy  lovely  face,, 
While  infants  in  thy  tender  arms 
Receive  the  smiling  grace. 

3  "  I  take  these  little  lambs,"  said  he, 

"  And  lay  them  in  my  breast; 
"  Protection  they  shall  find  in  me, 
"  In  me  be  ever  blest. 

4  "  Death  may  the  bands  of  life  unloose,         - 

"  But  can't  dissolve  my  love  : 
"  Millions  of  infant  souls  compose 
"  The  family  above. 

5  "Their  feeble  frames  my  pow'r  shall  raise, 

"And  mould  with  heav'nly  skill: 
"  I'll  give  them  tongues  to  sing  my  praise, 
"  And  hands  to  do  my  will. 

6  His  words  the  happy  parents  hear, 

And  shout  with  joys  divine, 


557,  558  DEATH. 

Dear  Saviour,  all  we  have  and  are 
Shall  be  for  ever  thine. 

HYMN  557.   C.  M.    Steele. 

Canterbury  109.     Carolina  13. 
At  the  Funeral  of  a  young  Person. 

1  T"K7"HEN  blooming  youth  is  snatch'd  away 

T  ▼     By  death's  resistless  hand, 
Our  hearts  the  mournful  tribute  pay, 
Which  pity  must  demand. 

2  While  pity  prompts  the  rising  sigh, 

Oh,  may  this  truth,  imprest 
With  awful  pow'r, — "  I  too  must  die !" 
Sink  deep  in  ev'ry  breast. 

3  Let  this  vain  world  engage  no  more  : 

Behold  the  gaping  tomb ! 
It  bids  us  seize  tne  present  hour: 
To-morrow  death  may  come. 

4  The  voice  of  this  alarming  scene 

May  ev'ry  heart  obey ; 
Nor  be  the  heav'nly  warning  vain, 
Which  calls  to  watch  and  pray. 

5  Oh,  let  us  fly — to  Jesus  fly, 

Whose  pow'rful  arm  can  save; 
Then  shall  our  hopes  ascend  on  high, 
And  triumph  o'er  the  grave. 

6  Great  God!  thy  sov'reign  grace  impart 

With  cleansing,  healing  pow'r; 
This  only  can  prepare  the  heart 
For  Death's  surprising  hour. 

HYMN  558.  C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Bath  Ctiapel  26.     Crowle  3. 

■Comfort  for  pious  Parents  who  have  been  bereaved  of  their 

Children.     Isaiah  Ivi.  4. 

1  "\7E    mourning    saints,  whose    streaming 
JL    Flow  o'er  your  children  dead,       [tears 
Sav  not,  in  transports  of  despair, 
That  all  your  hopes  are  ned. 


DEATH.  559 

2  While  cleaving  to  that  darling  dust, 

In  fond  distress  ye  lie, 
Rise,  and  with  joy  and  rev'rence  view 
A  heav'nly  parent  nigh. 

3  Though,  your  young  branches  torn  away, 

Like  wither  d  trunks  ye  stand ! 
With  fairer  verdure  shall  ye  bloom, 
Touch'd  by  the  Almighty's  hand. 

4  "  I'll  give  the  mourner,"  saith  the  Lord, 

"In  my  own  house  a  place; 
u  No  names  of  daughters  and  of  sons 
"  Could  yield  so  high  a  grace. 

5  "  Transient  and  vain  is  ev'ry  hope 

"  A  rising  race  can  give ; 
"  In  endless  honour  and  delight, 
"  My  children  all  shall  live." 

6  We  welcome,  Lord,  those  rising  tears, 

Through  which  thy  face  we  see, 
And  bless  those  wounds,  which  through  our 
Prepare  a  way  for  thee.  [hearts 

HYMN  559.  L.  M.    Fanocett. 

Angel's  Hymn  60.    Dresden  178. 
The  Death  of  the  Sinner  and  the  Saint. 

1  TTtfTHAT  scenes  of  horror  and  of  dread 

f?     Await  the  sinner's  dying  bed ! 
Death's  terrors  all  appear  in  sight, 
Presages  of  eternal  night. 

2  His  sins  in  dreadful  order  rise, 
And  fill  his  soul  with  sad  surprise; 
Mount  Sinai's  thunders  stuns  his  ears, 
And  not  one  ray  of  hope  appears. 

3  Tormenting  pangs  distract  his  breast; 
Where'er  he  turns,  he  finds  no  rest : 
Death  strikes  the  blow ;  he  groans  and  cries, 
And,  in  despair  and  horror,  dies. 

4  Not  so  the  heir  of  heav'nly  bliss; — 
His  soul  is  fill'd  with  conscious  peace : 
A  steady  faith  subdues  his  fear; 

He  sees  the  happy  Canaan  near. 
L 


•560  DEATH. 

5  His  mind  is  tranquil  and  serene; 
No  terrors  in  his  looks  are  seen  ; 

I  lis  Saviour's  smile  dispels  the  gloom, 
And  smooths  his  passage  to  the  tomb. 

6  Lord !  make  my  faith  and  love  sincere, 
My  judgment  sound,  my  conscience  clear: 
And,  when  the  toils  of  life  are  past, 
May  I  be  found  in  peace  at  last. 

HYMN  560.    104th. 

Hanover  130.    Old  Hundred  and  Fourth  148. 

On  the  Death  of  a  Believer. 

[I  ^PTIIS  finish'd,  'tis  done!  the  spirit  is  fled; 
A    Our  brother  is  gone,  the  Christian  is 
dead ; 
The  Christian  is  living  in  Jesus's  love, 
And  gladly  receiving  a  kingdom  above. 

2  All  honour  and  praise  are  Jesus's  due  ! — 
Supported  by  grace,  he  fought  his  way  thro' 
Triumphantly  glorious  through  Jesus  s  zeal, 
And  more  than  victorious  o'er  sin,  death,  and 

hell. 

3  *  Then  let  us  record  the  conquering  name, 
Our  Captain  and  Lord  with  shoutings  pro- 
claim :  ^    [head, 

Who  trust  in  his  passion,  and  follow  their 
To  certain  salvation  shall  surely  be  led. 

4  O  Jesus,  lead  on  thy  militant  care, 

And  give  us  the  crown  of  righteousness  there, 
Where,  dazzled  with  glory,  the  seraphim 

gaze, 
Or  prostrate,  adore  thee  in  silence  of  praise. 

5  Within  us  display  thy  love,  when  we  die, 
And  bear  us  away  to  mansions  on  high  : 
The  kingdom  be  given  of  glory  divine, 
And  crown  us  in  heav'n  eternally  thine. 

*  If  the  throe  last  verses  of  tills  Hymn  be  sung  alone,  then 
begin  verse  the  third  thus:— 

••  Now  let  us  record  the  conquering  name." 


DEATH.  561,  562 

HYMN  561.  S.  M.     Tofilady's  Collection. 

Droclerip's  25'2.     Ryland  48. 
Preparation  for  Death.     Matt.  xxiv.  45.  * 

1  "OREPARE  me,  gracious  God! 
JL     To  stand  before  thy  face  ! 
Thy  Spirit  must  the  work  perform, 

For  it  is  all  of  grace. 

2  In  Christ's  obedience  clothe, 

And  wash  me  in  his  blood  : 
So  shall  I  lift  my  head  with  joy, 
Among  the  sons  of  God. 

3  Do  thou  my  sins  subdue, 

Thy  sovereign  love  make  known  ; 
-  The  spirit  of  my  mind  renew, 
And  save  me  in  thy  Son. 
4>  Let  me  attest  thy  pow'r, 

Let  me  thy  goodness  prove, 
Till  my  full  soul  can  hold  no  more 
Of  everlasting  love. 

HYMN  562.  C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Carolina  13.    Worksop  31. 
Departed  Saints  asleep.     Mark  v.  39.     1  Tbess.  iv.  13. 

1  "  \7tTHY  flow  these  torrents  of  distress  ?" 

f  ▼     The  gentle  Saviour  cries; 
"Why  are  my  sleeping  saints  survey 'd 
"With  unbelieving  eyes? 

2  "Death's  feeble  arm  shall  never  boast 

"  A  friend  of  Christ  is  slain, 
"  Nor  o'er  their  meaner  part  in  dust 
"  A  lasting  pow'r  retain. 

3  "  I  come,  on  wings  of  love, — I  come 

"The  slumb'rers  to  awake; 
"  My  voice  shall  reach  the  deepest  tomb, 
"  And  all  its  bonds  shall  break. 

4  "  Touch 'd  by  my  hand,^n  smiles  they  rise, — 

"They  rise,  to  sleep  no  more; 
"But,  rob'd  with  light  and  crown'd  with  joy, 
"  To  endless  day  they  soar." 


563  DEATH. 

5  Jesus!  our  faith  receives  thy  word; 

And,  though  fond  nature  weep, 
Grace  learns  to  hail  the  pious  dead, 
And  emulate  their  sleep. 

6  Our  willing  souls  thy  summons  wait, 

With  them  to  rest  and  praise ; 
So  let  thy  much-lov'd  presence  cheer 
These  separating  days. 

HYMN  563.  C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Abridge  201.    Charmouth  28. 
Submission  under  bereaving  Providences.    Psalm  xlvi.  10. 

1  T)EACE!— 'tis  the  Lord  Jehovah's  hand, 
XT  That  blasts  our  joys  in  death, 
Changes  the  visage  once  so  dear, 

And  gathers  back  the  breath. 

2  'Tis  he, — the.potentate  supreme 

Of  all  the  worlds  above, — 
Whose  steady  counsels  wisely  rule, 
Nor  from  their  purpose  move. 

3  'Tis  he,  whose  justice  might  demand 

Our  souls  a  sacrifice ; 
Yet  scatters,  with  unwearied  hand, 
A  thousand  rich  supplies. 

4  Our  cov'nant  God  and  Father  he, 

In  Christ  our  bleeding  Lord, 
Whose  grace  can  heal  the  bursting  heart 
With  one  reviving  word. 

5  Fair  garlands  of  immortal  bliss 

He  weaves  for  ev'ry  brow  : 
And  shall  rebellious  passions  rise, 
WThen  he  corrects  us  now  ? 

6  Silent  we  own  Jehovah's  name, 

We  kiss  the  scourging  hand; 
And  yield  our  comforts  and  our  life 
To  thy  supreme  command. 


DEATH.  564, 565 

HYMN  564.  L.  M. 

Ulverston  179.    Fawcett  184. 
Satisfaction  in  God  under  the  Loss  of  dear  Friends. 

1  fllHE  God  of  Love  will  sure  indulge 
A    The  flowing  tear,  the  heaving  sigh, 
When  righteous  persons  fall  around, — 
When  tender  friends  and  kindred  die. 

3  Yet  not  one  anxious  murm'ring  thought 
Should  with  our  mourning  passions  blend; 
Nor  would  our  bleeding  hearts  forget 
Th'  Almighty  ever-living  friend. 

3  Beneath  a  num'rous  train  of  ills, 
Our  feeble  flesh  and  heart  may  fail ; 
Yet  shall  our  hope  in  thee,  our  God, 
O'er  ev'ry  gloomy  fear  prevail. 

4  Parent  and  husband,  guard  and  guide, — 
Thou  art  each  tender  name  in  one : 

On  thee  we  cast  our  ev'ry  care, 
And  comfort  seek  from  thee  alone. 

5  Our  Father  God,  to  thee  we  look, 
Our  rock,  our  portion,  and  our  friend, 
And  on  thy  cov'nant-love  and  truth 
Our  sinking  souls  shall  still  depend. 

HYMN  565.  C.  M.    Br.  Doddridge. 

Windsor  247.    Elenborough  170. 
Death  and  Judgment  appointed  for  all.    Heb.  ix.  27. 

1  TTEAV'N  has  confirm'd  the  great  decree, 
XI  That  Adam's  race  must  die; 

One  gen'ral  ruin  sweeps  them  down, 
And  low  in  dust  they  lie. 

2  Ye  living  men,  the  tombs  survey, 

Where  you  must  quickly  dwell ; 
Hark!  how  the  awful  summons  sounds 
In  ev'ry  fun'ral  knell. 

3  Once  you  must  die ;  and  once  for  all 

The  solemn  purport  weigh ; 
For  know,  that  heav'n  or  hell  attend         »r 
On  that  important  day. 


566,  567  DEATH. 

4  Those  eyes,  so  long  in  darkness  veiPd, 

Must  wake,  the  Judge  to  see; 
And  ev'ry  word  and  ev'ry  thought 
Must  pass  his  scrutiny. 

5  Oh  may  I,  in  the  Judge,  behold 

My  Saviour  and  my  Friend! 
And,  far  beyond  the  reach  of  death, 
With  all  his  saints  ascend. 

HYMN  566.    CM.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Ann's  58.     Cliannoutli  28. 
Comfort  under  the  Loss  of  Ministers. 

1  IVTOW  let  our  drooping  hearts  revive, 
j3I    And  all  our  tears  be  dry : 

Why  should  those  eyes  be  drown'd  in  grief, 
Which  view  a  Saviour  nigh? 

2  What  though  the  arm  of  conq'ring  death 

Does  God's  own  house  invade  ; 
What  though  the  prophet  and  the  priest 
Be  number'd  with  the  dead  ? 

3  Though  earthly  shepherds  dwell  in  dust, 

The  aged  and  the  young ; 
The  watchful  eye  in  darkness  clos'd, 
And  mute  th'  instructive  tongue  ; 

4  Th*  eternal  Shepherd  still  survives, 

New  comfort  to  impart ; 
His  eye  still  guides  us,  and  his  voice 
Still  animates  our  heart. 

5  "  Lo,  I  am  with  you,"  saith  the  Lord, 

"  My  church  shall  safe  abide  ; 

"  For  1  will  ne'er  forsake  my  own, 

"  Whose  souls  in  me  confide." 

6  Through  ev'ry  scene  of  life  and  death, 

This  promise  is  our  trust; 
And  this  shall  be  our  children's  song, 
When  we  are  cold  in  dust. 

HYMN  567.  8.  7.  4. 

Jordan  81.     Puinswick  162.    Mariners  286. 
The  Grave;  or.  Christ  a  Guide  through  Death  to  Glory 

1  |^1  UIDE  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah  ! 
\X  Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land; 


THE  RESURRECTION.  566 

X  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty, 

Hold  me  with  thy  pow'rfui  hand: 
Bread  of  heav'n, 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 

2  Open  thou  the  crystal  fountain, 

Whence  the  healing  streams  do  flow: 
Let  the  fiery  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through: 
Strong  Deliv'rer, 
Be  thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside  ; 
Death  of  deaths,  and  hell's  destruction, 

Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side  : 
Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  thee. 


THE  RESURRECTION  OF 
THE  BODY. 

HYMN  568.  C.  M. 

Carolina  13.     Windsor  247. 

The  Bodies  oftlie  Saints  quickened  and  raised  by  the  Spirit. 
Roin.  viii.  If. 

1  XMTHY  should  our  mourning  thoughts  de- 

▼  ?     To  grovel  in  the  dust  ?  [light 

Or  why  should  streams  of  tears  unite 
Around  th'  expiring  just  ? 

2  Did  not  the  Lord  our  Saviour  die, 

And  triumph  o'er  the  grave  ? 

Did  not  our  Lord  ascend  on  high, 

And  prove  his  pow'r  to  save  ? 

3  Doth  not  the  sacred  Spirit  come, 

And  dwell  in  all  the  saints  ? 
And  should  the  temples  of  his  grace 
Resound  with  long  complaints  ? 

4  Awake,  my  soul,  and,  like  the  sun, 

Burst  through  each  sable  cloud  : 


569  THE  RESURRECTION. 

And  thou,  my  voice,  tho'  broke  with  sighs, 
Tunc  forth  thy  songs  aloud. 

5  The  Spirit  rais'd  my  Saviour  up, 

When  he  had  bled  for  me  ; 
And,  spite  of  death  and  hell,  shall  raise 
Thy  pious  friends  and  thee. 

6  Awake,  ye  saints,  that  dwell  in  dust, 

Your  hymns  of  vict'ry  sing ; 
And  let  his  dying  servants  trust 
Their  ever-living  King. 

HYMN  569.  C.  M.    Dr.  Watts'a  Lyrics. 

Canterbury  199.     Evans's  190. 
A  Prospect  of  the  Resurrection. 

1  TTOW  long  shall  death  the  tyrant  reign, 
-IJ.  And  triumph  o'er  the  just ; 

While  the  rich  blood  of  martyrs  slain, 
Lies  mingled  with  the  dust  ? 

2  Lo,  I  behold  the  scatter'd  shades, 

The  dawn  of  heav'n  appears ; 
The  sweet  immortal  morning  spreads- 
Its  blushes  round  the  spheres. 

3  I  see  the  Lord  of  Glory  come, 

And  flaming  guards  around  ; 
The  skies  divide,  to  make  him  room, 
The  trumpet  shakes  the  ground. 

4  I  hear  the  voice,  "  Ye  dead  arise !" 

And,  lo  !  the  graves  obey  : 
And  waking  saints,  with  joyful  eyes, 
Salute  tlr  expected  day. 

5  They  leave  the  dust,  and  on  the  wing 

Rise  to  the  midway  air, 
In  shining  garments  meet  their  King, 
And  low  adore  him  there. 

6  O  may  our  humble  spirits  stand 

Among  them  cloth  d  in  white  ! 
The  meanest  place  at  his  right  hand 
Is  infinite  delight. 

7  How  will  our  joy  and  wonder  rise, 

When  our  returning  King 


JUDGMENT.  570 

Shall  bear  us  homeward,  through  the  skies, 
On  love's  triumphant  wing  ! 

DAY  OF  JUDGMENT. 

HYMN  570.    (First  Part.)    L.  M. 

President  Davies. 

Angel's  Hymn  60.    Wareham  117. 

Sinners  and  Saints  in  the  Wreck  of  JVature.   Isa.  xxiv.  18—20. 

1  TTOW  great,  how  terrible  that  God 
XI  Who  shakes  creation  with  his  nod  ! 
He  frowns — earth,  sea,  all  Nature's  frame, 
Sink  in  one  universal  flame. 

2  Where  now,  O  where  shall  sinners  seek 
For  shelter  in  the  general  wreck  ? 
Shall  falling  rocks  be  o'er  them  thrown  ? 
See  rocks,  like  snow,  dissolving  down. 

3  In  vain  for  mercy  now  they  cry  ; 
In  lakes  of  liquid  tire  they  lie  ; 
There,  on  the  flaming  billows  tost, 
For  ever — O,  for  ever,  lost. 

4  But  saints,  undaunted  and  serene, 

Your  eyes  shall  view  the  dreadful  scene-; 
Your  Saviour  lives,  the  worlds  expire, 
And  earth  and  skies  dissolve  in  fire. 

5  Jesus,  the  helpless  creature's  friend, 
To  thee  my  all  I  dare  commend ; 
Thou  canst  preserve  my  feeble  soul, 
When  lightnings  blaze  from  pole  to  pole, 

HYMN  570.  (Second  Part.)    L.  M. 

Paul's  246.     Horeley  205. 
The  Second  Appearance  of  Christ.    2  Pet.  iii.  II,  12. 

1  ~\/fl~Y  waken'd  soul,  extend  thy  wings 
XtJL  Beyond  the  verge  of  mortal  things; 
See  this  vain  world  in  smoke  decay, 
And  rocks  and  mountains  melt  away. 

2  Behold  the  fiery  deluge  roll,  [pole  j 
Through  heav  n's  wide  arch,  from  pole  tt) 


$71  JUDGMENT. 

Pale  sun,  no  more  thy  lustre  boast:— 
Tremble,  and  fall,  ye  starry  host. 

3  This  wreck  of  nature  all  around — 
The  angels'  shout,  the  trumpet's  sound, 
Loud  the  descending  Judge  proclaim, 
And  echo  his  tremendous  name. 

4  Children  of  Adam,  all  appear 
With  rev'rence  round  his  awful  bar; 
For,  as  his  lips  pronounce,  ye  go 
To  endless  bliss,  or  endless  woe ! 

5  Lord,  to  my  eyes  this  scene  display 
Frequent  through  each  returning  day, 
And  let  thy  grace  my  soul  prepare 
To  meet  its  full  redemption  there ! 

HYMN  571.  L.  M. 
Paul's  246.    Angel's  Hymn  60. 
The  Books  opened.     Rev.  xx.  12. 

1  ]\J"ETHINKS  the  last  great  day  is  come, 
xT-1.  Methinks  I  hear  the  trumpet  sound, 
That  shakes  the  earth,  rends  ev  ry  tomb, 
And  wakes  the  pris'ners  under  ground. 

2  The  mighty  deep  gives  up  her  trust, 
Aw'd  by  the  Judge  s  high  command; 
Both  small  and  great  now  quit  their  dust, 
And  round  the  dread  tribunal  stand. 

3  Behold  the  awful  books  display'd, 
Big  with  th'  important  fates  of  men; 
Each  deed  and  word  now  public  made, 
As  wrote  by  Heav'n's  unerring  pen. 

4  To  ev'ry  soul,  the  books  assign 
The  joyous  or  the  dread  reward:  . 
Sinners  in  vain  lament  and  pine; 
No  pleas  the  Judge  will  here  regard. 

5  Lord,  when  these  awful  leaves  unfold, 
May  life's  fair  book  my  soul  approve: 
There  may  I  read  my  name  enrolTd, 
And  triumph  in  redeeming  love. 


JUDGMENT.  572, 572 

HYMN  572.  S.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Whitefield  168.    Aynhoe  108. 
The  final  Sentence  and  Misery  of  the  Wicked.    Matt.  XIV.  41. 

1  k  ND  will  the  Judge  descend? 
J\.  And  must  the  dead  arise? 
And  not  a  single  soul  escape 

His  all-discerning  eyes? 

2  And  from  his  righteous  lips 

Shall  this  dread  sentence  sound; 
And,  through  the  num'rous  guilty  throng. 
Spread  black  despair  around  ? 

3  "  Depart  from  me,  accurs'd, 

"  To  everlasting  flame, 
"  For  rebel  angels  first  prepar'd, 
u  Where  mercy  never  came." 

4  How  will  my  heart  endure 

The  terrors  of  that  day ; 
When  earth  and  heav'n,  before  his  face, 
Astonish'd,  shrink  away? 

5  But  ere  that  trumpet  shakes 

The  mansions  of  the  dead; 
Hark,  from  the  Gospel's  cheering  sound, 
What  joyful  tidings  spread ! 

6  Ye  sinners,  seek  his  grace, 

Whose  wrath  ye  cannot  bear; 
Fly  to  the  shelter  of  his  cross, 
And  find  salvation  there. 

7  So  shall  that  curse  remove, 

By  which  the  Saviour  bled ; 
And  the  last  awful  day  shall  pour 
His  blessing  on  your  head. 

HYMN  573.  C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Canterbury  199.    Windsor  347 

The  final  Sentence  and  Happiness  of  the  Righteous, 

Matt.  xxv.  34. 

1     A  TTEND,  my  ear,  my  heart,  rejoice, 
4V  While  Jesus,  from  his  throne, 
Before  the  bright  angelic  hosts, 
Makes  his  last  sentence  known, 


74-  JUDGMENT. 

When  sinners,  cursed,  from  his  face, 

To  raging  flames  are  driv'n; 
Hi6  voice,  with  melody  divine, 

Thus  calls  his  saints  to  heav'n. 
"  Bless'd  of  my  Father,  all  draw  near, 

"  Receive  the  great  reward  ; 
"And  rise,  with  raptures,  to  possess 

"  The  kingdom  love  prepar'd. 
"  Ere  earth's  foundations  first  were  laid, 

"  His  sov'reign  purpose  wrought, 
"  And  rear'd  those  palaces  divine, 

"  To  which  you  now  are  brought. 
"  There  shall  you  reign  unnumber'd  years, 

"Protected  by  my  pow'r; 
"  While  sin  and  death,  and  pains  and  cares, 

"  Shall  vex  your  souls  no  more." 
Come,  dear  majestic  Saviour!  come, 

This  Jubilee  proclaim ! 
And  teach  us  language  fit  to  praise 

So  great,  so  dear  a  name. 

HYMN  574.  L.  M.    Dr.  Watts's  Lyrics. 

Portugal  97.    Rippon's  188. 
Come-  Lord  Jesus. 

WHEN  shall  thy  lovely  face  be  seen? 
When  shall  our  eyes  behold  our  God  ? 
What  lengths  of  distance  lie  between, 
And  hills  of  guilt !  a  heavy  load ! 
Our  months  are  ages  of  delay, 
And  slowly  ev'ry  minute  wears: 
Fly,  winged  time,  and  roll  away 
These  tedious  rounds  of  sluggish  years! 
Ye  heav'nly  gates,  loose  all  your  chains! 
Let  th'  eternal  pillars  bow  ! 
Blest  Saviour !  cleave  the  starry  plains, 
And  make  the  crystal  mountains  flow! 
Hark,  how  thy  saints  unite  their  cries, 
And  pray,  and  wait  the  gen'ral  doom ! 
Come,  thou,  the  soul  of  all  our  joys! 

TtlOU,  THK  DESIRE  OF  NATIONS,  COmC1 


JUDGMENT.  575 

5  Put  thy  bright  robes  of  triumph  on, 
And  bless  our  eyes,  and  bless  our  ears, 
Thou  absent  love,  thou  dear  unknown, 

Th0U  FAIREST  OF  TEN  THOUSAND  FAIRS. 

HYMN  575.     8.7.4. 

Westbury  51.    Trevecca  37. 

Lo,  he  cometh. 

lTOlhe  cometh !  countless  trumpets 
XJ  Blow  to  raise  the  sleeping  dead; 
'Mid  ten  thousand  saints  and  angels, 

See  their  great  exalted  head ! 
Hallelujah ! 
Welcome,  welcome,  Son  of  God! 

2  Now  his  merit,  by  the  harpers, 

Through  th'  eternal  deep  resounds; 
Now  resplendant  shine  his  nail-prints, 

Ev'ry  eye  shall  see  his  wounds: 
They  who  pierc'd  him 
Shall  at  his  appearance  wail. 

3  Full  of  joyful  expectation, 

Saints,  behold  the  Judge  appear; 
Truth  and  justice  go  before  him, 

Now  the  joyful  sentence  hear ! 
Hallelujah ! 
Welcome,  welcome,  Judge  divine. 

4  "  Come,  ye  blessed  of  my  Father, 

"  Enter  into  life  and  joy  ' 
"Banish  all  your  fears  and  sorrows; 

"Endless  praise  be  your  employ!" 
Hallelujah ! 
Welcome,  welcome,  to  the  skies ! 

5  Now  at  once  they  rise  to  glory, 

Jesus  brings  them  to  the  King; 
There,  with  all  the  hosts  of  heav'n, 

They  eternal  anthems  sing: 
Hallelujah ! 
Boundless  glory  to  the  Lamb. 


576  JUDGMENT. 

HYMN  576.    8.  7.  4. 

Helnisley  'JvS.    Trevecca  37. 

Judgment.     Rev.  i.  7.     vi.  14,  17.     xxii.  17,  2a 

IT  ')!  he  comes,  with  clouds  descending, 
JlJ  Once  for  favour'd  sinners  slain ! 
Thousand  thousand  saints  attending 

Swell  the  triumph  of  his  train: 
Hallelujah  ! 
Jesus  now  shall  ever  reign ! 

2  Ev'ry  eye  shall  now  behold  him 

Rob'd  in  dreadful  majesty  : 
Those  who  set  at  nought  and  sold  him, 

Pierc'd  and  nail'd  him  to  the  tree, 
Deeply  wailing, 
Shall  the  great  Messiah  see .' 

3  Ev'ry  island,  sea,  and  mountain, 

Heav'n  and  earth  shall  flee  away: 
All  who  hate  him  must,  confounded, 

Hear  the  trump  proclaim  the  day: 
Come  to  judgment ! 
Come  to  judgment,  come  away  ! 

4  Now  redemption,  long  expected, 

See  in  solemn  pomp  appear ! 
All  his  saints,  by  man  rejected, 

Now  shall  meet  him  in  the  ah* ! 
Hallelujah ! 
See  the  day  of  God  appear ! 

5  Answer  thine  own  Bride  and  Spirit, 

Hasten,  Lord,  the  gen'ral  doom  ! 
The  new  heav'n  and  earth  t'  inherit, 

Take  thy  pining  exiles  home : 
All  creation 
Travails,  groans,  and  bids  thee  come ! 

6  Yea  !  Amen  !  let  all  adore  thee, 

High  on  thine  exalted  throne  ! 
Saviour !  take  the  pow'r  and  glory; 

Claim  the  kingdoms  for  thine  own  ! 
O  come  quickly ! 
Hallelujah  !  Come,  Lord,  come  • 


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JUDGMENT.  577 

HYMN  577.  8.  7.  4.    Mwton. 

Helmsley  223.    Painswick  162. 
The  Day  of  Judgment. 

AY  of  Judgment, — day  of  wonders ! 


Hark !  the  trumpet's  awful  sound, 
Louder  than  a  thousand  thunders, 

Shakes  the  vast  creation  round  ! 
How  the  summons 
Will  the  sinner's  heart  confound  ! 
See  the  Judge,  our  nature  wearing, 

Cloth 'd  in  majesty  divine  ! 
You,  who  long  for  his  appearing, 

Then  shall  say  "This  God  is  mine!" 
Gracious  Saviour! 
Own  me  in  that  day  for  thine  ! 
At  his  call  the  dead  awaken, 

Rise  to  life  from  earth  and  sea : 
All  the  pow'rs  of  nature  shaken, 

By  his  looks,  prepare  to  flee : 
Careless  sinner ! 
What  will  then  become  of  thee  ? 
Horrors,  past  imagination, 

Will  surprise  your  trembling  heart, 
When  you  hear  your  condemnation, 

"  Hence,  accursed  wretch,  depart ! 
"Thou  with.  Satan 
"And  his  angels  have  thy  part!" 
But  to  those  who  have  confessed, 

Lov'd  and  serv'd  the  Lord  below, 
He  will  say,  "Come  near,  ye  blessed! 

"  See  the  kingdom  I  bestow .' 
"You  for  ever 

"  Shall  my  love  and  glory  know." 
Under  sorrows  and  reproaches, 

May  this  thought  our  courage  raise; 
Swiftly  God's  great  day  approaches, 

Sighs  shall  then  be  chang'd  to  praise 
May  we  triumph. 
When  the  world  is  in  a  blaze ! 


578  JUDGMENT. 

HYMN  578.  C.  M.    Dr.  S.  Stcnnett. 

Canterbury  199.     Charmouth  28. 
The  last  Judgment. 

1  "TTE   comes!    he   comes!    to  judge  the 

XX  Aloud  fh'  archangel  cries!     [world," 
While  thunders  roll  from  pole  to  pole, 
And  lightnings  cleave  the  skies. 

2  Th'  affrighted  nations  hear  the  sound, 

And  upward  lift  their  eyes* 
The  slumb'ring  tenants  of  the  ground 
In  living  armies  rise. 

3  Amid  the  shouts  of  num'rous  friends, 

Of  hosts  divinely  bright, 
The  Judge  in  solemn  pomp  descends, 
Array 'd  in  robes  of  light. 

4  His  head  and  hairs  are  white  as  snow, 

His  eyes  a  fiery  flame, 
A  radiant  crown  adorns  his  brow, 
And  Jesus  is  his  name. 

5  Writ  on  his  thigh  his  name  appears, 

And  scars  his  vict'ries  tell: 
Lo!  in  his  hand  the  conq'ror  bears 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell. 

6  So  he  ascends  the  judgment-seat, 

And,  at  his  dread  command, 
Myriads  of  creatures  round  his  feet 
In  solemn  silence  stand. 

7  Princes  and  peasants  here  expect 

Their  last,  their  righteous  doom ; 
The  men  who  dar'd  his  grace  reject, 
And  they  who  dar'd  presume. 

8  "  Depart,  ye  sons  of  vice  and  sin," 

The  injur'd  Jesus  cries! 
While  the  long-kindling  wrath  within 
Flashes  from  both  his  eyes. 

9  And  now  in  words  divinely  sweet, 

With  rapture  in  his  face, 
Aloud  his  sacred  lips  repeat 
The  sentence  of  his  grace. 


hell.  579, 580 

10  "  Well  done,  my  good  and  faithful  sons, 
"  The  children  of  my  love ! 
"  Receive  the  sceptres,  crowns,  and  thrones, 
"  Prepar'd  for  you  above." 

HYMN  579.  8.  8.  6. 

Chatham  59. 

Longing  for  a  place  at  the  Right  Hand  of  the  Judge. 

1  "VErHEN  thou,  my  righteous  Judge,  shalt 

tt  come 

To  fetch  thy  ransom'd  people  home, 

Shall  I  among  them  stand  ? 
Shall  such  a  worthless  worm  as  I, 
Who  sometimes  am  afraid  to  die, 

Be  found  at  thy  right  hand  ? 

2  I  love  to  meet  among  them  now, 
Before  thy  gracious  feet  to  bow, 

Though  vilest  of  them  all : 
But  can  I  bear  the  piercing  thought! 
What  if  my  name  should  be  left  out, 

When  thou  for  them  shalt  cail ! 

3  Prevent,  prevent  it  by  thy  grace ; 
Be  thou,  dear  Lord,  my  hiding-place, 

In  this  th'  accepted  day : 
Thy  pard'ning  voice,  O  let  me  hear, 
To  still  my  unbelieving  fear; 

Nor  let  me  fall,  I  pray. 

4  Let  me  among  thy  saints  be  found, 
Whene'er  the  archangel's  trump  shall  sound, 

To  see  thy  smiling  face: 
Then  loudest  of  the  crowd  I'll  sing, 
While  heav'nrs  resounding  mansions  ring 

With  shouts  of  sov'reign  grace. 


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HELL  AND  HEAVEN. 

HYMN  580.    CM.    Dr.  Ry land. 

Worksop  31.    London  180. 
Hell,  the  Sinner's  own  place.     Acts  i.  25. 

ORD,  when  I  read  the  traitor's  doom, 
To  "  his  own  place"  consign'd, 


Ml   : 

What  holj  humble  hope, 

Alternate  till  my  mind! 
)   i  i  aitor  to  thee  1  too  have  i»<  en, 
But  sa\  'd  b\  matchless  grace  ; 
Or  else  the  lowest,  hottest  lull 
Had  surely  been  m\  place. 
3  Thither  1  was  by  law  adjudg'd, 
Ami  thitherward   rush  d  on; 
And  there  in  mj  eternal  doom 
Thy  justice  might  have  shown. 
•1   Rut  lo!  (wh.it  wondrous  matchless  love!) 
1  call  a  place  my  own, 
On  earth,  within  the  gospel  sound, 
And  at  th\   gracious  throne. 

5  A  place  is  mine  among  thy  saints, 
A  place  at  Jesus'  feet, 
And   I  expect   in  hea\  'n  a  place 
W'lure  saints  and  angels  meet 

r>  Blest  Lamb  of  God,  thy  sovereign  grace, 

To  all  around  I'll  till. 

Which  made  a  place  in  glory  mine, 

Whose  just  detert  was  hell. 

HYMN  581.   L.  M. 
BheflMd :«».    Pan! 

1  CJINNKR,  ()  why  so  thoughtless  grown 
O   Whj   in  such  dreadful  haste  to  die? 
Daring  to  leap  to  worlds  unknown, 
Heedless  against  th>  God  to  t\\  j 

2  Wilt  thou  despise  eternal  fate, 
UrgM  on  by  Sin's  fantastic  dreams? 

Hi   attempt  th'  infernal  gate. 
And  torce  th)   passage  to  the  flames? 

3  Stay,  sinner'  on  the  (iospel  plains 
Behold  the  Clod  of  love  unfold 
The  glories  of  his  dying  oains, 
For  ever  telling,  yet  untold. 


HEAVE*.  582,  583 

HYMN  582.  L.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge, 

Oreen'a  Hundred  89,    Wareham  117. 

The  Rich  Mam  and  Latarus.     Luke  xvi.  lzr>. 

1  IN  what  confusion  earth  appears — 

J   God's  dearest  children  bath'd  in  tears! 
While  they,  who  heav'n  itself  deride, 
Riot  in  luxury  and  pride. 

2  But  patient  let  my  soul  attend, 
And,  ere  1  censure,  view  the  end; 
That  end,  how  difFrent!    who  can  tell 
The  wide  extremes  of  heav'n  and  hell/ 

3  See,  the  red  flames  around  him  twine 
Who  did  in  gold  and  purple  shine: 
"Nor  can  his  tongue  one  drop  obtain, 
T'  allay  the  scorching  of  Ins  pain. 

4  While  round  th«»  saint,  so  poor  below, 
Full  rivers  of  salvation  flow; 

On  Abraut's  breast  he  leans  his  head, 
And  banquets  on  celestial  bread. 

5  Jesus,  my  Saviour,  let  me  share 
The  meanest  of  thy  servant's  fare: 
May  1  at  last  approach  to  taste 
The  blessings  of  thy  marriage-feast. 

1JYMN  583.  CM.     Steele. 

Otford  HMi.     Full- ti   |K1      KvauB'a  190. 
'J'/ir  .loijs  of  Heaven. 

1  riOME,  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid 
\J  Inspire  each  lifeless  tongue ;  [heart, 
And  let  the  joys  ot  heav'n  impart 

Their  influence  to  our  song. 

2  Sorrow  and  pain,  and  evYy  care, 

And  discord  there  shall  cease; 
And  perfect  joy,  and  love  sincere, 
Adorn  the  realms  of  peace. 

3  The  soul,  from  sin  for  ever  free, 

Shall  mourn  its  pow'r  no  more; 
But,  cloth'd  in  spotless  purity, 
Redeeming  love  adore. 


584  HEAVEN. 

4  There  on  a  throne  (how  dazzling  bright!) 

Th'  exalted  Saviour  shines; 
And  beams  ineffable  delight 
On  all  the  heav'nly  minds. 

5  There  shall  the  foll'wers  of  the  Lamb 

Join  in  immortal  songs; 
And  endless  honours  to  his  name 
Employ  their  tuneful  tongues. 

6  Lord,  tune  our  hearts  to  praise  and  love, 

Our  feeble  notes  inspire; 
Till,  in  thy  blissful  courts  above, 
We  join  th'  angelic  choir. 
HYMN  584.  C.  M.    Dr.  S.  Stennett. 
Cambridge  New  74.     Hephzibah  77.    Staughton  2©4 
The  Promised  Land. 

1  f\  N  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand, 
\J  And  cast  a  wishtul  eye 

To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land, 
Where  my  possessions  lie. 

2  Oh  the  transporting  rapt'rous  scene, 

That  rises  to  my  sight ! 
Sweet  fields,  array 'd  in  living  green, 
And  rivers  of  delight ! 

3  There  gen'rous  fruits,  that  never  fail, 

On  trees  immortal  grow: 
There  rocks,  and  hills,  and  brooks,  and  vales, 
With  milk  and  honey  flow. 

4  All  o'er  those  wide-extended  plains 

Shines  one  etenial  day ; 
There  God  the  Sun  for  ever  reigns, 
And  scatters  night  away. 

5  No  chilling  winds,  or  pois'nous  breath, 

Can  reach  that  healthful  shore: 
Sickness  and  sorrow,  pain  and  death, 
Are  felt  and  fear'd  no  more. 

6  When  shall  I  reach  that  happy  place, 

And  be  for  ever  blest  ? 
When  shall  I  see  my  Father's  face, 
And  in  his  bosom  rest  ? 


HEAVEN.  585 

7  Fiird  with  delight,  my  raptur'd  soul 
Can  here  no  longer  stay  : 
Though  Jordan's  waves  around  me  roll, 
Fearless  Fd  launch  away. 

HYMN  5S5.  50th.  J.  Sirafihan. 

Cheniton  76.     Old  Fiftieth  233. 

Heaven. 

1  f~\S  wings  of  faith  mount  up,  my  soul,  and 
U         rise; 

View  thine  inheritance  beyond  the  skies: 
Nor  heart  can  think,  nor  mortal  tongue  can 
tell  [d%sell: 

What  endless  pleasures  in  those  mansions 
Here  our  Redeemer  lives,  all  bright  and  glo- 
rious, [rious. 
O'er  sin,  and  death,  and  hell,  he  reigns  victo- 

2  No  gnawing  grief,  no  sad  heart-rending  pain, 
In  that  blest  country  can  admission  gain ; 
No  sorrow  there,  no  soul-tormenting  fear, 
For  God's  own  hand  shall  wipe  the  falling 

Here  our  Redeemer  lives,  6cc.  [tear: 

3  Before  the  throne  a  crystal  river  glides, 
Immortal  verdure  decks  its  cheerful  sides: 
Here  the  fair  tree  of  life  majestic  rears 

Its    blooming    head,  and    sovereign   virtue 
Here  our  Redeemer  lives,  &c.  [bears: 

4  N  :  rising  sun  his  needless  beams  displays, 
No  sickly  moon  emits  her  feeble  r.. 

The  Godhead  here  celestial  glory  sheds, 
Th'  exalted  Lamb  eternal  radiance  spreads. 
Here  our  Redeemer  lives,  £cc. 

5  One  distant  glimpse  my  eager  passion  fires! — 
Jehus'  to  thee  my  longing  soul  aspires ' 
When  shall  I  at  my  heav'nlyhome  arrive, — 
When  leave  this  earth,  ana  when  begin  to 

live  ? 
For  here  my  Saviour  is  all  bright  and  glorious. 
O'er  sin,  and  death,  and  hell,  he  reigns  v 

ric 


586,587  HEAVEN. 

HYMN  586.  C.  M.     Dr.  Doddridge. 

Kliui  151.     Stamford  9.     Ottbrd  106. 
Happiness  approaching.     Rom.  xiii.  11. 

1  k  WAKE,  ye  saints,  and  raise  your  eyes— 
J\   And  raise  your  voices  hi^h; 
Awake,  and  praise  that  sov 'reign  love, 

That  shows  salvation  nigh. 

2  On  all  the  wings  of  time  it  flies, 

Each  moment  brings  it  near; 
Then  welcome  each  declining  day, 
And  each  revolving  year! 

3  Not  many  years  their  round  shall  run, 

Nor  many  mornings  rise, 
Ere  all  its  glories  stand  reveal'd 
To  our  admiring  eyes. 

4  Ye  wheels  of  nature,  speed  your  course! 

Ye  mortal  pow'rs  decay! 
Fast  as  ye  bring  the  night  of  death, 
Ye  bring  eternal  day. 

HYMN  587.   L.  M.     Steele. 

Martin's  Lane  67.     Coomb's  45     Bromley  104. 
The  Worship  of  Beaten.    John  xytL  24. 

1  f\  FOR  a  sweet,  inspiring  ray, 
\J  To  animate  our  feeble  strains, 
From  the  bright  realms  of  endless  day, 
The  blissful  realms,  where  Jesus  reigns  * 

2  There,  low  before  his  glorious  throne, 
Adoring  saints  and  angels  fall ; 

And,  with  delightful  worship,  own 

His  smile  their  bliss,  their  heav'n,  their  all 

3  Immortal  glories  crown  his  head, 
While  tuneful  hallelujahs  rise, 

And  love  and  joy  and  triumph  spread 
Through  all  th'  assemblies  of  the  skies. 

4  He  smiles,  and  seraphs  tune  their  songs 
To  boundless  rapture  while  they  gaze: 
Ten  thousand  thousand  joyful  tongues 
Resound  his  everlasting  prai- 


BEAVUr.  588 

5  There  all  the  fav'rites  of  the  Lamb 
Shall  join  at  last  the  heav'nly  choir: 
Oh  may  the  joy-inspiring  theme 
Awake  our  faith  and  warm  desire ! 

6  Dear  Saviour!  let  thy  Spirit  seal 
Our  int'rest  in  that  blissful  place  ; 
Till  death  remove  this  mortal  veil, 
And  we  behold  thy  lovely  face. 

HYMN  588.  C.  M. 

Elim  151.     Cambridge  New  74. 
The  Everlastiw?  Song. 

1  "FJ  ARTH  has  engross'd  my  love  too  long  ! 
JlJ   'Tis  time  I  lift  mine  eyes 
Upward,  dear  Father,  to  thy  throne, 

And  to-my-native  skies. 

2  There  the  blest  man,  my  Saviour,  sits ; 

The  God !  how  bright  he  shines ! 
And  scatters  infinite  delights 
On  all  the  happy  minds. 

3  Seraphs,  with  elevated  strains, 

Circle  the  throne  around; 
And  move  and  charm  the  starry  plains 
With  an  immortal  sound. 

4  Jesus,  the  Lord,  their  harps  employs: — 

Jesus,  my  love,  they  sing! 
Jesus,  the  life  of  both  our  joys, 

Sounds  sweet  from  ev'ry  string. 
[5  Hark  !  how  beyond  the  narrow  bounds 

Of  time  and  space  they  run ; 
And  echo  in  majestic  sounds 

The  Godhead  of  the  Son  ! 
6  And  now  they  sink  the  lofty  tune, 

And  gentler  notes  they  play  ! 
And  bring  the  Father's  Equal  down 

To  dwell  in  humble  clay. 

The  6th,  7tb  and  8th  verses  of  this  Hymn  should  be  sung 
softer  than  the  rest. 


58»  HEAVEN. 

7  O  sacred  beauties  of  the  Man ! 

(The  God  resides  within  ;) 
His  flesh  all  pure,  without  a  stain, 
His  soul  without  a  sin. 

8  But,  when  to  Calvary  they  turn, 

Silent  their  harps  abide ; 
Suspended  songs,  a  moment,  mourn 
The  God  that  lov'd  and  died. 

9  Then,  all  at  once,  to  living  strains 

They  summon  every  chord, 
Tell  how  he  triumph'd  o'er  his  pains, 
And  chant  the  rising  Lord.] 

10  Now  let  me  mount  and  join  their  song, 

And  be  an  angel  too ; 
Mv  heart,  my  hand,  my  ear,  my  tongue,- 

Here's  joyful  work  for  you. 
Ill  would  begin  the  music  here, 

And  so  my  soul  should  rise  : 
O  for  some  heav'nly  notes  to  bear 

My  passions  to  the  skies  ! 
12  There  ye  that  love  my  Saviour  sit, 

There  I  would  fain  have  place, 
Among  your  thrones,  or  at  your  feet, 

So  I  might  see  his  face. 


APPENDIX. 


V-VtXV^l/VV-WVVfc-VX 


HYMN  1. 

Jehovah  Nissi.     The  Lord  my  banner.    Exodus  xvii.  15. 

1  "O  Y  whom  was  David  taught 
13  To  aim  the  dreadful  blow, 
When  he  Goliath  fought, 

And  laid  the  Gitdte  low  ? 
Nn  sword  nor  spear  the  stripling  took,, 
But  chose  a  pebble  from  the  brook. 

2  Twas  Israel's  God  and  King, 

Who  sent  him  to  the  fight, 
Who  gave  him  strength  to  sling, 

And  skill  to  aim  aright. 
Ye  feeble  saints,  your  strength  endures. 
Because  young  David's  God  is  yours. 

3  Who  order'd  Gideon  forth, 

To  storm  th'  invader's  camp, 
With  arms  of  little  worth, — 

A  pitcher  and  a  lamp  ? 
The  trumpets  made  his  coming  known, 
And  all  the  host  was  overthrown. 

4  Oh !  I  have  seen  the  day, 

When  with  a  single  word, 
God  helping  me  to  say, 

My  trust  is  in  the  Lord, 
My  soul  has  qttell'd  a  thousand  foe9| 
Fearless  of  all  that  could  oppose. 

5  But  unbelief,  self-will, 

Self-righteousness  and  pride, 
How  often  do  they  steal, 

My  weapon  from  my  side  ? 
Yet  David's  Lord,  and  Gideon's  fHen«3» 
Will  help  his  servant  to  the  end. 
X 


2  APPENDIX. 

HYMN  2. 

SauVs  Armour.    1  Sain.  xvii.  38—40. 

1  XMTHEN  first  my  soul  enlisted, 

▼  ▼     My  Saviour's  foes  to  fight  : 
Mistaken  friends  insisted 

I  was  not  arm'd  aright: 
So  Saul  advised  David 

He  certainly  would  fail  : 
Nor  could  his  life  be  saved 

Without  a  coat  of  mail. 

2  But  David,  though  he  yielded, 

To  put  the  armour  on, 
Soon  found  he  could  not  wield  it, 

And  ventur'd  forth  with  none. 
With  only  sling  and  pebble 

He  fought  the  fight  of  faith ; 
The  weapons  seem'd  but  feeble, 

Yet  prov'd  Goliath's  death. 

3  Had  I  by  him  been  guided, 

And  quickly  thrown  away 
The  armour  men  provided, 

I  might  have  gain'd  the  day; 
ifut  arm'd  as  they  advis'd  me, 

My  expectations  fail'd; 
My  enemy  surpris'd  me, 

And  had  almost  prevail'd. 

4  Furnish 'd  with  books  and  notions, 

And  arguments  and  pride; 
I  practis'd  all  my  motions, 

And  Satan's  pow'r  defy'd ; 
But  soon  perceiv'd  with  trouble, 

That  these  would  do  no  good  ; 
Iron  to  him  is  stubble, 

And  brass  like  rotten  wood. 

5  I  triumph'd  at  a  distance 

While  he  was  out  of  sight, 
But  faint  was  my  resistance, 

When  forc'd  to  join  in  fight; 
He  broke  my  sword  in  shivers, 

And  pierc'd  my  boasted  shield; 


APPENDIX.  3 

Laugh'd  at  my  vain  endeavours, 

And  drove  me  from  the  field. 
$  Satan  will  not  be  braved 

By  such  a  worm  as  I : 
Then  let  me  learn,  with  David, 

To  trust  in  the  Most  High ; 
To  plead  the  name  of  Jesus, 

And  use  the  sling  of  pray'r; 
Thus  arm'd,  when  Satan  sees  us> 

He'll  tremble,  and  despair. 

HYMN  3. 

JVime  upon  earth  I  desire  besides  thee.    Psalm  lxxiii.  25, 

1  TIOW  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hours, 
XI  When  Jesus  nolonger  I  see; 

Sweet   prospects,    sweet  birds,   and  sweet 
flow'rs, 

Have  lost  all  their*  sweetness  with  me; 
The  mid-summer  sun  shines  but  dim, 

The  fields  strive  in  vain  to  look,  gay ; 
But  when  I  am  happy  in  him, 

December's  as  pleasant  as  May. 

2  His  name  yields  the  richest  perfume, 

And  sweeter  than  music  his  voice ; 
His  presence  disperses  my  gloom, 

And  makes  all  within  me  rejoice: 
I  should,  were  he  always  thus  nigh, 

Have  nothing  to  wish  or  to  fear; 
No  mortal  so  happy  as  I, 

My  summer  would  last  all  the  year. 

3  Content  with  beholding  his  face, 

My  all  to  his  pleasure  resign'd; 
No  changes  of  season  or  place 

Would  make  any  change  in  my  mind; 
While  bless'd  with  a  sense  of  his  love, 

A  palace  a  toy  would  appear ; 
And  prisons  would  palaces  prove, 

If  Jesus  would  dwell  with  me  there* 

4  Dear  Lord,  if  indeed  I  am  thine, 

If  thou  art  my  sun  and  my  song; 


4  APPENDIX. 

Say,  why  do  I  languish  and  pine, 
And  why  are  my  winters  so  long? 

O  drive  these  dark  clouds  from  my  sky, 
Thy  soul-cheering  presence  restore ; 

Or  take  me  unto  thee  on  high, 

Where  winter  and  clouds  are  no  more. 

HYMN  4. 

The  Good  Physician. 

1  TTOW  lost  was  my  condition, 
Jl  Till  Jesus  made  me  whole  ! 
There  is  but  one  Physician 
Can  cure  a  sin-sick  soul ! 

Next  door  to  death  he  found  me, 
And  snatch 'd  me  from  the  grave; 
To  tell  to  all  around  me, 
His  wondrous  pow'r  to  save. 

2  The  worst  of  all  diseases 
Is  light,  compar'd  with  sin  ; 

.On  ev'ry  part  it  seizes, 
But  rages  most  within  : 
'Tis  palsy,  plague,  and  fever, 
And  madness — all  combin'd  ; 
And  none,  but  a  believer, 
The  least  relief  can  find. 

3  From  men,  great  skill  professing, 
1  thought  a  cure  to  gain  ; 

But  this  prov'd  more  distressing, 
And  added  to  my  pain  : 
Some  said  that  nothing  ail'd  me, 
Some  gave  me  up  for  lost; 
Thus  ev'ry  refuge  fail'd  me 
And  all  my  hopes  were  cross'd. 

4  At  length  this  great  Physician, 
How  matchless  is  his  grace  ! 
Accepted  my  petition, 

And  undertook  my  case  : 
First  gave  me  sight  to  view  him, 
For  sin  my  eyes  had  seal'd  ; 
Then  bid  me  look  unto  him  ; 
I  look'd,  and  I  was  heal'd. 


APPENDIX.  5,6 

5  A  dying,  risen  Jesus, 
Seen  by  the  eye  of  faith ; 
At  once  from  danger  frees  us, 
And  saves  the  soul  from  death  : 
Come  then  to  this  Physician, 
His  help  he'll  freely  give, 
He  makes  no  hard  condition, 
'Tis  only — look,  and  live. 

HYMN  5. 

The  future  peace  and  glory  of  the  Church.    Isaiah  Ix.  15—20. 

1  TTEAR  what  God  the  Lord  hath  spoken, 

JjL  O  my  people,  faint  and  few  ; 
Comfortless,  afflicted,  broken, 
Fair  abodes  I  build  for  you ; 
Themes  of  heart-felt  tribulation 
Shall  no  more  perplex  your  ways : 
You  shall  name  your  walls,  salvation, 
And  your  gates  shall  all  be  praise. 

2  There,  like  streams  that  feed  the  garden, 
Pleasures,  without  end  shall  flow; 

For  the  Lord  your  faith  rewarding, 
All  his  bounty  shall  bestow; 
Still  in  undisturb'd  possession, 
Peace  and  righteousness  shall  reign  ; 
Never  shall  you  feel  oppression, 
Hear  the  voice  of  war  again. 

3  Ye  no  more  your  suns  descending, 
Waning  moons  no  more  shall  see; 
But  your  griefs,  for  ever  ending, 
Find  eternal  noon  in  me : 

God  shall  rise,  and  shining  o'er  you, 
Change  to  day  the  gloom  of  night; 
He,  the  Lord,"  shall  be  your  glory, 
God  your  everlasting  light. 

HYMN  6. 


H 


Lovcst  thou  mt  ?    John  xxi.  16. 

ARK,  my  soul.1  it  is  the  Lord; 
'Tis  thy  Saviour,  hear  his  word; 


7  APPENDIX. 

Jesus  speaks,  and  speaks  to  thee: 
'•Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  me? 

2  "  I  delivered  thee  when  bound, 

And,  when  wounded,  heal'd  thy  wound; 
Sought  thee  wand'ring,  set  thee  right, 
Turn'd  thy  darkness  into  light." 

3  "  Can  a  woman's  tender  care 
Cease  toward  the  child  she  bare? 
Yes,  she  may  forgetful  be, 

Yet  will  I  remember  thee. 

4  "  Mine  is  an  unchanging  love, 
Higher  than  the  heights  above; 
Deeper  than  the  depths  beneath, 
Free  and  faithful,  strong  as  death* 

5  "  Thou  shalt  see  my  glory  soon, 
When  the  work  of  grace  is  done; 
Partner  of  my  throne  shall  be, 
Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  me?" 

6  Lord,  it  is  my  chief  complaint, 
That  my  love  is  weak  and  faint; 
Yet  I  love  thee  and  adore, 

Oh  for  grace  to  love  thee  more ! 


SEASONS. 

HYMN  7. 

Prayer  for  a  Blessing. 

ESTOW,  dear  Lord,  upon  our  youth,    ■ 


B 


The  gift  of  saving  grace; 
And  let  the  seed  of  sacred  truth, 
Fall  in  a  fruitful  place. 

2  Grace  is  a  plant,  where'er  it  grows 

Of  pure  and  heav'nly  root: 
But  fairest  in  the  youngest  shows, 
And  yields  the  sweetest  ft  ait. 

3  Ye  careless  ones,  O  hear  betimes, 

The  voice  of  sov'reign  love ! 


APPENDItf.  8 

Your  youth  is  stain'd  with  many  crimes, 
But  mercy  reigns  above. 

4  True,  you  are  young,  but  there's  a  stone 

Within  the  youngest  breast, 
Or  half  the  crimes  which  you  have  done 
Would  rob  you  of  your  rest. 

5  For  you  the  public  pray'r  is  made, 

Oh !  join  the  public  pray'r ! 

For  you  the  secret  tear  is  shed, 

O  shed  yourselves  a  tear! 

6  We  pray  that  you  may  early  prove 

The  Spirit's  pow'r  to  teach ; 
You  cannot  be  too  young-fco-love 
That  Jesus  whom  we  preach. 

HYMN  8. 

Pleading  for  and  with  Youth. 

1   OIN  has  undone  our  wretched  race, 
O  But  Jesus  has  restor'd 
And  brought  the  sinner  face  to  face 
With  his  forgiving  Lord. 

3  This  we  repeat  from  year  to  year, 
And  press  upon  our  youth ; 
Lord,  give  them  an  attentive  ear, 
Lord,  save  them  by  thy  truth. 

3  Blessings  upon  the  rising  race ! 

Make  this  a  happy  hour, 
According  to  thy^  richest  grace, 
And  thine  almighty  pow'r. 

4  We  feel  for  your  unhappy  state, 

(May  you  regard  it  too) 
And  would  awhile  ourselves  forget; 
To  pour  out  prayer  for  you. 

5  We  see,  though  you  perceive  it  not, 

Th'  approaching,  awful  doom  ; 
O  tremble  at  the  solemn  thought, 
And  flee  the  wrath  to  come  1 


9,  10  APPENDIX. 

6  Dear  Saviour,  let  this  new-born  year 
Spread  an  alarm  abroad; 
And  cry  in  ev'ry  careless  ear, 
"  Prepare  to  meet  thy  God!" 

HYMN  9. 

Prayer  for  Children. 

1  I^IRACIOUS  Lord,  our  children  see, 
\T  By  thy  mercy  we  are  free; 

But  shall  these,  alas!  remain 
Subjects  still  of  Satan's  reign? 
Israel's  young  ones,  when  of  old 
Pharaoh  threatened  to  withhold; 
Then  thy  messenger  said  "No; 
"  Let  the  children  also  go." 

2  When  the  angel  of  the  Lord, 
Drawing  forth  his  dreadful  sword, 
Slew  with  an  avenging  hand, 

All  the  first-born  of  the  land: 
Then  thy  people's  doors  he  pass'd, 
Where  the  bloody  sign  was  plac'd; 
Hear  us,  now,  upon  our  knees, 
Plead  the  blood  of  Christ  for  these! 

3  Lord,  we  tremble,  for  we  know 
How  the  fierce  malicious  foe, 
Wheeling  round  his  watchful  flight, 
Keeps  them  ever  in  his  sight  : 
Spread  thy  pinions,  King  of  kings! 
Hide  them  safe  beneath  thy  wings; 
Lest  the  rav'nous  bird  of  prey 
Stoop  and  bear  the  brood  away. 

HYMN  10. 

Jehovah- Jesus. 

1  A/TY  song  shall  bless  the  Lord  of  all, 
ItJL  My  praise  shall  climb  to  his  abode; 
Thee,  Saviour,  bv  that  name  1  call, 

The  great  Supreme,  the  mighty  God. 

2  Without  beginning  or  decline, 

Object  of  faith,' and  not  of  sense; 


APPENDIX,  11 

Eternal  ages  saw  him  shine, 
He  shines  eternal  ages  hence. 

3  As  much,  when  in  the  manger  laid, 

Almighty  ruler  of  the  sky ; 
As  when  the  six  days'  work  he  made, 
Fill'd  all  the  morning-stars  with  joy. 

4  Of  all  the  crowns  Jehovah  bears, 

Salvation  is  his  dearest  claim  ; 
That  gracious  sound  well  pleas'd  he  hears, 
And  owns  Emmanuel  for  his  name. 

5  A  cheerful  confidence  I  feel, 

My  well-plac'd  hopes  with  joy  I  see: 
My  bosom  glows  with  heavenly  zeal 
To  worship  him  who  dy'd  for  me. 

6  As  man,  he  pities  my  complaint, 

His  pow'r  and  truth  are  all  divine; 
He  will  not  fail,  he  cannot  faint, 
Salvation's  sure,  and  must  be  mine. 

ORDINANCES. 

HYMN  11. 

On  opening  a  place  for  social  prayer. 

1  TESUS,  where'er  thy  people  meet, 
tl    There  they  behold  thy  mercy-seat ; 
Where'er  they  seek  thee  thou  art  found, 
And  ev'ry  place  is  hallow'd  ground. 

2  For  thou,  within  no  walls  confin'd, 
Inhabitest  the  humble  mind; 

Such  ever  bring  thee,  where  they  come, 
And  going,  take  thee  to  their  home. 

3  Dear  Shepherd  of  thy  chosen  few ! 
Thy  former  mercies  here  renew ; 
Here,  to  our  waiting  hearts  proclaim 
The  sweetness  of  thy  saving  name. 

4  Here  may  we  prove  the  pow'r  of  pray'r> 
To  strengthen  faith  and  sweeten  care; 
To  teach  our  faint  desires  to  rise, 

And  bring  all  heav'n  before  our  eyes. 


12,  13  APPENDIX. 

5  Behold,  at  thy  commanding  word, 
We  stretch  the  curtain  and  the  cord; 
Come  thou  and  fill  this  wider  space, 
And  bless  us  with  a  large  increase. 

6  Lord,  we  are  few,  but  thou  art  near ; 
Nor  short  thine  arm,  nor  deaf  thine  ear ; 
O  rend  the  heavens,  come  quickly  down, 
And  make  a  thousand  hearts  thine  own ! 


SACRAMENTAL  HYMNS. 

HYMN  12. 

Welcome  to  the  Table. 

1  FT1HIS  is  the  feast  of  heav'nly  wine* 

JL    And  God  invites  to  sup ; 
The  juices  of  the  living  vine 
Were  press'd  to  fill  the  cup. 

2  Oh,  bless  the  Saviour,  ye  that  eat, 

With  royal  dainties  fed: 
Not  heav'n  affords  a  costlier  treat, 
For  Jesus  is  the  bread ! 

3  The  vile,  the  lost,  he  calls  to  them, 

Ye  trembling  souls  appear ! 
The  righteous  in  their  own  esteem 
Have  no  acceptance  here. 

4  Approach,  ye  poor,  nor  dare  refuse 

The  banquet  spread  for  you ; 
Dear  Saviour,  this  is  welcome  news, 
Then  1  may  venture  too. 

5  If  guilt  and  sin  afford  a  plea, 

And  may  obtain  a  place ; 
Surely  the  Lord  will  welcome  me, 
And  I  shall  see  his  face. 

HYMN  13. 

Jesus  hasting  to  suffer. 

1  nnHE  Saviour,  what  a  noble  flame 
JL    Was  kindled  in  his  breast, 
When,  hasting,  to  Jerusalem, 
He  march'u  before  the  rest' 


APPENDIX.  14 

2  Good-will  to  men,  and  zeal  for  God, 

His  ev'ry  thought  engross; 
He  longs  to  be  baptiz'd  with  blood, 
He  pants  to  reach  his  cross. 

3  With  all  his  sufferings  full  in  view, 

And  woes,  to  us  unknown, 
Forth  to  the  task  his  spirit  flew, 
'Twas  love  that  urg'd  him  on. 

4  Lord,  we  return  thee  what  we  can ! 

Our  hearts  shall  sound  abroad 
Salvation  to  the  dying  man, 
And  to  the  rising  God ! 

5  And  while  thy  bleeding  glories  here 

Engage  our  wond'ring  eyes; 
We  learn  our  lighter  cross  to  bear, 
And  hasten  to  the  skies. 


ON  THE  SCRIPTURE. 

The  Light  and  Glory  of  the  World- 

1  fllHE  Spirit  breathes  upon  the  word, 
JL    And  brings  the  truth  to  sight; 
Precepts  and  promises  afford 
A  sanctifying  light. 


2  A  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page, 

Majestic  If 


jestic  like  the  sun ; 
It  gives  a  light  to  ev'ry  age, 
It  gives,  but  borrows  none. 

3  The  hand  that  gave  it  still  supplies 

The  gracious  light  and  heat ; 
His  truths  upon  the  nations  rise, 
They  rise,  but  never  set. 

4  Let  everlasting  thanks  be  thine, 

For  such  a  bright  display, 
As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine 
With  beams  of  heav'nly  day. 

5  My  soul  rejoices  to  pursue 

The  steps  of  him  I  love; 


15  APPENDIX. 

Till  glory  breaks  upon  my  view 
In  brighter  worlds  above. 
»■  "     ■ .  ■ 

SOLEMN  ADDRESSES  TO 
SINNERS. 

HYMN  15. 

Expostulation. 

1  "VTO  words  can  declare, 
X^l  No  fancy  can  paint, 
What  rage  and  despair, 

What  hopeless  complaint, 
Fill  Satan's  dark  dwelling, 

The  prison  beneath ; 
What  weeping  and  yelling, 

And  gnashing  of  teeth ! 
3  Yet  sinners  will  choose 

This  dreadful  abode, 
Each  madly  pursues 

The  dangerous  road; 
Though  God  give  them  warning, 

They  onward  will  go, 
They  answer  with  scorning, 

And  rush  upon  woe. 

3  How  sad  to  behold 

The  rich  and  the  poor, 
The  young  and  the  old, 

All  blindly  secure ! 
All  posting  to  ruin, 

Refusing  to  stop ; 
Ah !  think  what  you're  doing, 

While  yet  there  is  hope! 

4  How  weak  is  your  hand, 

To  fight  with  the  Lord, 
How  can  you  withstand 

The  edge  of  his  sword? 
What  hope  of  escaping 

For  those  who  oppose, 
When  hell  is  wide  gaping, 

To  swallow  his  foes ! 


APPENDIX.  16 

5  How  oft  have  you  dar'd 

The  Lord  to  his  face ! 
Yet  still  you  are  spar'd 

To  hear  of  his  grace ; 
O  pray  for  repentance, 

And  life-giving  faith, 
Before  the  just  sentence 

Consign  you  to  death. 

6  It  is  not  too  late 

To  Jesus  to  flee, 
His  mercy  is  great, 

His  pardon  is  free !  ■ 

His  blood  has  such  virtue 

For  all  that  believe, 
That  nothing  can  hurt  you, 

If  him  you  receive. 

HYMN  16. 

Alarm. 

%  Q  TOP,  poor  sinner !  stop  and  thin^, 
k7  Before  you  farther  go ! 
Will  you  sport  upon  the  brink 

Of  everlasting  woe? 
Once  again  I  charge  you,  stop ! 

For,  unless  you  warning  take, 
Ere  you  are  aware,  you'll  drop 

Into  the  burning  lake  ! 

2  Say,  Have  you  an  arm  like  God, 

That  you  his  will  oppose? 
Fear  you  not  that  iron  rod 

With  which  he  breaks  his  foes  ? 
Can  j-ou  stand  in  that  dread  day, 

When  he  judgment  shall  proclaim, 
And  the  earth  shall  melt  away 

Like  wax  before  the  flame  ? 

3  Pale-fac'd  death  will  quickly  come, 

To  drag  you  to  his  bar; 
Then  to  hear  your  awful  doom, 

Will  fill  you  with  despair: 
All  your  sins  will  round  you  crowd, 

Sins  of  blood-crimson'd  dye; 


17  APPENDIX. 

Each  for  vengeance  crying  loud, 
And  what  can  you  reply  ? 

4  Though  your  heart  be  made  of  steel, 

Your  forehead  lin'd  with  brass, 
God  at  length  will  make  you  feel, 

He  will  not  let  you  pass: 
Sinners  then  in  vain  will  call, 

(Though  they  now  despise  his  grace) 
Rocks  and  mountains  on  us  fall, 

And  hide  us  from  his  face. 

5  But  as  yet  there  is  a  hope 

You  may  his  mercy  know; 
Though  his  arm  is  lilted  up, 

He  still  forbears  the  blow : 
'Twas  for  sinners  Jesus  dy'd, 

Sinners  he  invites  to  come ; 
None  who  comes  shall  be  deny'dL 

He  says,  **  There  still  is  room. 
HYMN  17. 

»  Invitation. 

1  Q INNER,  hear  the  Saviour's  call, 
O  He  now  is  passing  by ; 

He  has  seen  thy  grievous  thrall, 
And  heard  thy  mournful  cry; 

He  has  pardons  to  impart, 

Grace  to  save  thee  from  thy  fears, 

See  the  love  that  fills  his  heart, 
And  wipes  away  thy  tears. 

2  Why  art  thou  afraid  to  come, 

And  tell  him  all  thy  case  ? 
He  will  not  pronounce  thy  doom, 

Nor  frown  thee  from  his  face: 
Wilt  thou  fear  Emmanuel  ? 

Wilt  thou  dread  the  Lamb  of  God, 
Who,  to  save  thy  soul  from  hell, 

Has  shed  his  precious  blood.' 

3  Think  how  on  the  cross  he  hung, 

Pierc'd  with  a  thousand  wounds ! 
Hark,  from  each,  as  with  a  tongue, 
The  voice  of  pardon  sounds ! 


APPENDIX.  18 

See  from  all  his  bursting  veins, 
Blood  of  wondrous  virtue  flow ! 

Shed  to  wash  away  thy  stains, 
And  ransom  thee  from  woe. 

4  Though  his  majesty  be  great, 

His  mercy  is  no  less ; 
Though  he  thy  transgressions  hate, 

He  feels  for'  thy  distress : 
By  himself  the  Lord  has  sworn, 
He  delights  not  in  thy  death ; 
•   But  invites  thee  to  return, 

That  thou  mayest  live  by  faith. 

5  Raise  thy  downcast  eyes,  and  see 

What  throngs  his  throne  surround! 
These  though  sinners  once  like  thee, 

Have  full  salvation  found : 
Yield  not  then  to  unbelief, 

While  he  says,  "There  yet  is  room;" 
Though  of  sinners  thou  art  chief, 

Since  Jesus  calls  thee,  come. 


SEEKING,  PLEADING,  AND 
HOPING. 

HYMN  18. 

The  burdened  Sinner. 

1  A  H,  what  can  I  do, 
J\.  Or  where  be  secure ! 
If  Justice  pursue, 

What  heart  can  endure  ! 
The  heart  breaks  asunder, 

Though  hard  as  a  stone, 
When  God  speaks  in  thunder, 

And  makes  himself  known. 

2  With  terror  I  read 

My  sin's  heavy  score, 
The  number  exceeds 
The  sands  on  the  shore; 


18  APPENDIX. 

Guilt  makes  me  unable 
To  stand  or  to  flee, 

So  Cain  murder'd  Abel, 
And  trembled  like  me. 

3  Each  sin,  like  his  blood, 

With  a  terrible  cry, 
Calls  loudly  on  God ' 

To  strike  from  on  high ; 
Nor  can  my  repentance, 

Extorted  by  fear, 
Reverse  the  just  sentence, 

'Tis  just,  though  severe. 

4  The  case  is  too  plain, 

I  have  my  own  choice ; 
Again  and  again 

I  slighted  his  voice ; 
His  warnings  neglected, 

His  patience  abus'd, 
His  gospel  rejected, 

His  mercy  refus'd. 

5  And  must  I  then  go, 

For  ever  to  dwell 
In  torments  and  woe 

With  devils  in  hell ! 
Oh  where  is  the  Saviour 

I  scorn 'd  in  times  past; 
His  word  in  my  favour, 

Would  save  me  at  last. 
0  Lord  Jesus,  on  thee 

I  venture  to  call, 
Oh  look  upon  me, 

The  vilest  of  all ; 
For  whom  didst  thou  languish, 

And  bleed  on  the  tree? 
Oh  pity  my  aneuish, 

And  say,  "  '1  was  for  thee." 
7  A  case  such  as  mine 

Will  honour  thy  pow'r, 
All  hell  will  repine, 

All  heav'n  will  adore; 


APPENDIX.  19,  20 

If  in  condemnation 

Strict  justice  takes  place, 
It  shines  in  salvation 

More  glorious,  through  grace. 

HYMN  19. 

The  shining  Light 

1  TV/TY  former  hopes  are  dead, 
iX J.  My  terror  now  begins : 

I  feel  alas !  that  I  am  dead 
In  trespasses  and  sins. 

2  Ah  whither  shall  I  fly? 

I  heaV  the  thunder  roar; 
The  law  proclaims  destruction  nigh, 
And  vengeance  at  the  door. 

3  When  I  review  my  ways, 

I  dread  impending  doom ; 
But  sure  a  friendly  whisper  says, 
"  Flee  from  the  wrath  to  come." 

4  I  see,  or  think  I  see, 

A  glimm'ring  from  afar; 
A  beam  of  day  that  shines  for  me, 
To  save  me  from  despair. 

5  Forerunner  of  the  sun, 

It  marks  the  pilgrim's  way ; 
I'll  gaze  upon  it  while  I  run, 
And  watch  the  rising  day. 

HYMN  20. 

The  Effort. 

1  1^1  HEER  up  my  soul,  there  is  a  mercy-seat, 
\J  Sprinkled  with  blood,  where  Jesus  an- 
swers pray'r ; 

There  humbly  cast  thyself  beneath  his  feet, 
For  never  needy  sinner  perish'd  there. 

2  Lord,  I  am  come  !  thy  promise  is  my  plea, 
Without  thy  word  1  durst  not  venture  nigh  ; 
But  thou  hast  call'd  the  burden'd  soul  to  thee, 
A  weary  burden'd  soul,  O  Lord,  am  I ! 


20  APPENDIX. 

3  Bow'd  down  beneath  a  heavy  load  of  sin, 
By  Satan's  fierce  temptations  sorelv  prest, 
Beset  without,  and  full  of  fears  within, 
Trembling  and  faint,  I  come  to  thee  for  rest. 

4  Be  thou  my  refuge,  Lord,  my  hiding-place, 
I  know  no  force  can  tear  me  from  thy  side; 
Unmov'd  I  then  may  all  accusers  face, 
And  answer  ev'ry  charge  with  "Jesus  dy'd." 

5  Yes,  thou  didst  weep,  and  bleed,  and  groan, 

and  die,  [tionsmean; 

Well  hast  thou  known  what  fierce  tempta- 
Such  was  thy  love,  and  now  enthron'd  on 

high, 
The  same  compassion  in  thy  bosom  reign. 

6  Lord,  give  me  faith — he  hears — what  grace 

is  this!  [grieve; 

Dry  up  thy  tears,  my  soul,  and  cease  to 
He  shows  me  what  he  did,  and  who  he  is, 
J  must,  I  will,  1  can,  I  do  believe. 
HYMN  20. 
The  Effort in  another  measure. 

1  A  PPROACH,  my  soul,  the  mercy-seat> 
J\  Where  Jesus  answers  pray'r; 
There  humbly  fall  before  his  feet, 

For  none  can  perish  there. 

2  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea, 

With  this  I  venture  nigh; 
Thou  callest  burden'd  souls  to  thee, 
And  such,  O  Lord,  am  I. 

&  Bow'd  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin, 
By  Satan  sorely  prest; 
By  war  without,  and  fears  within, 
I  come  to  thee  for  rest. 

4  Be  thou  my  shield  and  hiding-place! 

That,  shelter'd  near  thy  side, 
I  may  my  fierce  accuser  face, 
And  tell  him,  "  Thou  hast  dy'd." 

5  Oh  wondrous  love !  to  bleed  and  die, 

To  bear  the  cross  and  shame; 


appends.  21,22 

That  guilty  sinners,  such  as  I, 
Might  plead  thy  gracious  name. 
6  "  Poor  tempest  tossed  soul  be  still, 
"  My  promis'd  grace  receive ;" 
'Tis  Jesus  speaks — I  must — I  will, 
I  can,  I  do  believe. 

CONFLICT. 

HYMN  21. 

Welcome  Cross. 

1  ^PI^IS  my  happiness  below, 

JL    Not  to  live  without  the  cross; 
But  the  Saviour's  pow'r  to  know, 
Sanctifying  ev'ry  loss: 
Trials  must  and  will  befall; 
But  with  humble  faith  to  see 
Love  inscrib'd  upon  them  all, 
This  is  happiness  to  me. 

2  God,  in  Israel,  sows  the  seeds 
Of  affliction,  pain,  and  toil ; 

These  spring  up,  and  choke  the  weeds, 
Which  would  else  o'erspread  the  soil: 
Trials  make  the  promise  sweet, 
Trials  give  new  life  to  pray'r; 
Trials  bring  me  to  his  feet, 
Lay  me  low,  and  keep  me  there. 

3  Did  I  meet  no  trials  here, 
No  chastisement  by  the  way; 
Might  I  not,  with  reason  fear, 
I  should  prove  a  cast-away : 
Bastards  may  escape  the  rod, 
Sunk  in  earthly,  vain  delight; 
But  the  true-born  child  of  God, 
Must  not,  would  not,  if  he  might. 

HYMN  22. 


0 


Afflictions  sanctified  by  the  Word, 

HOW  I  love  the  holy  word, 
Thy  gracious  covenant,  O  Lord.' 


23  APPENDIX. 

It  guides  me  in  the  peaceful  way, 
I  think  upon  it  all  the  day. 

2  What  are  tne  mines  of  shining  wealth, 
The  strength  of  youth,  the  bloom  of  health  ? 
What  are  all  joys,  compar'd  with  those 
Thine  everlasting  word  bestows! 

3  Long  unafflicted,  undismay'd, 

In  pleasure's  path,  secure,  I  stray'd; 
Thou  mad'st  me  feel  thy  chast'ning  rod, 
And  straight  I  turn'd  unto  my  God. 

4  What  though  it  piere'd  my  fainting  heart, 
I  bless  thine  hand  that  caiis'd  the  smart; 
It  taught  my  tears  awhile  to  flow, 

But  sav'd  me  from  eternal  woe. 

5  Oh,  hadst  thou  left  me  unchastis'd, 
Thy  precept  I  had  still  despis'd; 
And  still  the  snare,  in  secret  laid, 
Had  my  unwary  feet  betray'd. 

6  I  love  thee,  therefore,  O  my  God, 
And  breathe  towards  thy  dear  abode; 
Where  in  thy  presence  fully  blest, 
Thy  chosen  saints  for  ever  rest. 

HYMN  23. 
Temptation. 

1  inpHE  billows  swell,  the  winds  are  high, 

A    Clouds  overcast  my  wintry  sky; 
Out  of  the  depths  to  thee  I  call, 
My  fears  are  great,  my  strength  is  small. 

2  O  Lord,  the  pilot's  part  perform, 

And  guide  and  guard  me  through  the  storm,    i 
Defend  me  from  each  threat'ning  ill, 
Control  the  waves,  say,  "  Peace,  be  still." 

3  Amidst  the  roaring  of  the  sea, 

My  soul  still  hangs  her  hope  on  thee; 
Thy  constant  love,  thy  faithful  care, 
Is  all  that  saves  me  from  despair. 

4  Dangers,  of  ev'ry  shape  and  name, 
Attend  the  foll'wers  of  the  Lamb, 


APPENDIX.  24,  25 

And  leave  it  to  return  no  more. 
5  Though  tempest-toss'd,  and  half  a  wreck, 
My  Saviour  through  the  floods  I  seek; 
Let  neither  winds,  nor  stormy  rain, 
Force  back  my  shatter'd  bark  again. 

HYMN  24. 

Looking  upwards  in  a  Storm. 

1  pi  OD  of  my  life,  to  thee  I  call, 
\X  Afflicted  at  thy  feet  I  fall: 
When  the  great  water-floods  prevail, 
Leave  not  my  trembling  heart  to  fail! 

2  Friend  of  the  friendless,  and  the  faint ! 
Where  should  I  lodge  my  deep  complaint? 
Where  but  with  thee,  whose  open  door 
Invites  the  helpless  and  the  poor ! 

3  Did  ever  mourner  plead  with  thee, 
And  thou  refuse  that  mourner's  plea? 
Does  not  the  word  still  fix'd  remain, 
That  none  shall  seek  thy  face  in  vain? 

4  That  were  a  grief  I  could  not  bear, 
Didst  thou  not  hear  and  answer  pray'r; 
But  a  p ray 'r-h earing  answering  God 

^Supports  me  under  ev'ry  load. 

5  Fair  is  the  lot  that's  cast  for  me; 
I   have  an  advocate  with  thee; 
They,  whom  the  world  caresses  most, 
Have  no.  such  privilege  to  boast. 

6  Poor  though  I  am,  despis'd,  forgot, 
Yet  God  my  God  forgets  me  not; 
And  he  is  safe,  and  must  succeed, 

For  whom  the  Lord  vouchsafes  to  plead. 

HYMN  25. 

The  Valley  of  the  Shadow  of  Death. 

1  "V/f" Y  soul  is  sad,  and  much  dismay'd ! 
JJfR.  See,  Lord,  what  legions  of  my  foes, 
W  Ah  aerce  Apollyon  at  their  head, 
My  heav'nly  pilgrimage  oppose! 


26  APPENDIX. 

2  See,  from  the  ever-burning  lake, 
How  like  a  smoky  cloud  they  rise! 
With  horrid  blasts  my  soul  they  shake, 
With  storms  of  blasphemies  and  lies. 

3  Their  fiery  arrows  reach  the  mark; 
My  throbbing  heart  with  anguish  tear; 
Each  lights  upon  a  kindred  spark, 
And  finds  abundant  fuel  there. 

4  I  hate  the  thought  that  wrongs  the  Lord; 
Oh,  I  would  drive  it  from  my  breast, 
With  thy  own  sharp  two-edged  sword, 
Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west. 

5  Come  then,  and  chase  the  cruel  host, 
Heal  the  deep  wounds  1  have  receiv'd, 
Nor  let  the  pow'rs  of  darkness  boast, 
That  I  am  foil'd,  and  thou  art  griev'd! 

HYMN  26. 

Self-acquaintance. 

1  "p| EAR  Lord!  accept  a  sinful  heart, 
JLr   Which  of  itself  complains, 

And  mourns  with  much  and  frequent  smart, 
The  evil  it  contains. 

2  The  fiery  seeds  of  anger  lurk, 

Which  often  hurt  my  frame; 
And  wait  but  for  the  tempter's  work, 
To  fan  them  to  a  flame. 

3  Legality  holds  out  a  bribe, 

To  purchase  life  from  thee ;  . 

And  discontent  would  fain  prescribe 

How  thou  shalt  deal  with  me. 

4  While  unbelief  withstands,  thy  grace, 

And  puts  the  mercy  by; 
Presumption,  with  a  brow  of  brass, 
Says,  "  Give  me,  or  1  die." 

5  How  eager  are  my  thoughts  to  roam 

In  quest  of  what  they  love! 
But  ah!  when  duty  calls  them  home, 
How  heavily  they  move  ? 


APPENDIX.  37 

6  Oh,  cleanse  me  in  a  Saviour's  bloody 
Transform  me  by  thy  pow'r, 
And  make  me  thy  belov  d  abode, 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 

HYMN  27. 

Why  art  thou  cast  down? 

1  TIE  still,  my  heart!  these  anxious  cares, 
J3  To  thee  are  burdens,  thorns,  and  snares: . 
They  cast  dishonour  on  thy  Lord, 

And  contradict  his  gracious  word. 

2  Brought  safely  by  his  hand  thus  far, 
Why  wilt  thou  now  give  place  to  fear? 
How  canst  thou  want,  if  he  provide, 
Or  lose  thy  way  with  such  a  guide? 

3  When  first  before  his  mercy-seat, 
Thou  didst  to  him  thy  all  commit; 
He  gave  thee  warrant,  from  that  hour, 
To  trust  his  wisdom,  love,  and  pow'r. 

4  Did  ever  trouble  yet  befall, 
And  he  refuse  to  hear  thy  call  ? 
And  has  he  not  his  promise  past, 
That  thou  shalt  overcome  at  last? 

5  Like  David,  thou  may'st  comfort  draw, 
Sav'd  from  the  bear's  and  lion's  paw, 
Goliath's  rage  I  may  defy, 

For  God,  my  Saviour,  still  is  nigh. 

6  He,  who  has  help'd  me  hitherto, 
Will  help  me  all  my  journey  through, 
And  give  me  daily  cause  to  raise 
NewEbenezers  to  his  praise. 

7  Though  rough  and  thorny  be  the  roadj 
It  leads  thee  home,  apace,  to  God  : 
Then  count  thy  present  trials  small, 
Por  heav'n  will  make  amends  for  all. 


(  28,  29  ) 


COMFORT. 

HYMN  28. 

Ritirem  »t. 

1  "|?AR  from  the  world,  O  Lord,  I  flee, 
Jl    From  strife  and  tumult  far; 
From  scenes  where  Satan  wages  still 

His  most  successful  war. 

2  The  calm  retreat,  the  silent  shade, 

With  pray'r  and  praise  agree; 
And  seem'd  by  thy  sweet  bounty  made, 
For  those  who  follow  thee. 

3  There  if  thy  Spirit  touch  the  soul, 

And  grace  her  mean  abode ; 
Oh  with  what  peace,  and  joy,  and  love, 
She  communes  with  her  God  ! 

4  There  like  the  nightingale  she  pours 

Her  solitary  lays ; 
Nor  asks  a  witness  of  her  song, 
Nor  thirsts  for  human  praise. 

5  Author  and  Guardian  of  my  life, 

Sweet  source  of  light  divine  ; 
And  (all  harmonious  names  in  one) 
My  Saviour,  thou  art  mine ! 

6  What  thanks  I  owe  thee,  and  what  love, 

A  boundless,  endless  store ; 
Shall  echo  through  the  realms  above 
Wheu  time  shall  be  no  more. 
HYMN  29. 

Joy  aid  Peace  ni  bcln  wig. 

1    SOMETIMES  a  light  surprises 
^  The  Christian  while  he  sings; 


With  healing  on  his  wings; 
When  comforts  are  declining, 

He  grants  the  soul  again 
A  season  of  clear  shining, 

To  cheer  it  after  raip. 


APPENDIX. 

2  In  holy  contemplation, 

We  sweetly  then  pursue 
The  theme  of  God's  salvation, 

And  find  it  ever  new : 
Set  free  from  present  sorrow, 

We  cheerfully  can  say, 
E'en  let  th'  unknown  to-morrow 

Bring-  with  it  what  it  may. 

3  It  can  bring  with  it  nothing, 

But  he  will  bear  us  through, 
Who  gives  the  lilies  clothing, 

Will  clothe  his  people  too: 
Beneath  the  spreading  heav'ns, 

No  creature  but  is  fed ; 
And  he  who  feeds  the  ravens 

Will  give  his  children  bread. 

4  Though  vine  nor  fig-tree  neither, 

Their  wonted  fruit  shall  bear, 
Though  all  the  fields  should  wither, 

Nor  flocks  nor  herds  be  there : 
Yet  God  the  same  abiding, 

His  praise  shall  tune  my  voice; 
For  while  in  him  confiding, 

I  cannot  but  rejoice. 

HYMN  30. 

True  Pleasures. 

1  T  ORD,  my  soul  with  pleasure  springs, 
JLi  When  Jesus'  name  I  hear; 

And  when  God  the  Spirit  brings 

The  word  of  promise  near: 
Beauties  too,  in  holiness, 

Still  delighted  I  perceive; 
Nor  have  words  that  can  express 

The  joys  thy  precepts  give. 

2  Cloth'd  in  sanctity  and  grace, 

How  sweet  it  i's  to  see 
Those  who  love  thee  as  they  pas^, 
Or  when  they  wait  on  thee; 


31  APPENDIX. 

Pleasant  too,  to  sit  and  tell 

What  we  owe  to  love  divine  ; 
Till  our  bosoms  grateful  swell, 

And  eyes  begin  to  shine. 
3  Those  the  comforts  I  possess, 

Which  God  shall  still  increase: 
All  his  ways  are  pleasantness, 

And  all  his  paths  are  peace: 
Nothing  Jesus  did  or  spoke, 

Henceforth  let  me  ever  slight; 
For  I  love  his  easy  yoke, 

And  find  his  burden  light. 

HYMN  31. 

The  Christian. 

1  TTONOUR  and  happiness  unite 

£1  To  make  the  Christian's  name  a  praise 
How  fair  the  scene,  how  clear  the  light, 
That  fills  the  remnant  of  his  days! 

2  A  kingly  character  he  bears, 

No  change  his  priestly  office  knows ; 
Unfading  is  the  crown  he  wears, 
His  joys  can  never  reach  a  close. 

3  Adorn'd  with  glory  from  on  high, 
Salvation  shines  upon  his  face; 
His  robe  is  of  th'  ethereal  dye, 
His  steps  are  dignity  and  grace. 

4  Inferior  honours  he  disdains, 

Nor  stoops  to  take  applause  from  earth ; 

The  King  of  kings  himself  maintains 

Th*  expenses  of  his  heav'nly  birth. 
3  The  noblest  creatures  seen  below, 

Ordain'd  to  fill  a  throne  above; 

God  gives  him  all  he  can  bestow, 

His  kingdom  of  eternal  love! 
6  My  soul  is  ravish 'd  at  the  thought ! 

Methinks  from  earth  I  see  him  rise; 

Angels  congratulate  his  lot, 

And  shoot  him  welcome  to  the  skies  J 


(  32,  33  ) 


DEDICATION  AND  SUR- 
RENDER, 

HYMN  32. 

My  Soul  thirsteth  for  God. 

1  X  THIRST,  but  not  as  once  I  did, 

JL  The  vain  delights  of  earth  to  share; 
Thy  wounds,  Emmanael,  all  forbid 
That  I  should  seek  my  pleasure  there. 

2  It  was  the  sight  of  thy  dear  cross, 

First  wean'd  my  soul  from  earthly  things; 
And  taught  me  to  esteem  as  dross 

The  mirth  of  fools  and  pomp  of  kings. 

3  I  want,  that  grace  that  springs  from  thee, 

That  quickens  all  things  where  it  flows; 
And  makes  a  wretched  thorn,  like  me, 
Bloom  as  the  myrtle,  or  the  rose. 

4  Dear  fountain  of  delight  unknown ! 

No  longer  sink  below  the  brim; 
But  overflow,  and  pour  me  down 
A  living  and  life-giving  stream ! 

5  For  sure,  of  all  the  plants  that  share 

The  notice  of  my  Father's  eye ; 
None  proves  less  grateful  to  his  care, 
Or  yields  him  meaner  fruit  than  L 

HYMN  33. 

Love  constraining  to  Obedience. 

1  "\T"0  strength  of  nature  can  suffice 
J3I    To  serve  the  Lord  aright; 
And  what  she  has,  she  misapplies, 

For  want  of  clearer  light. 

2  How  long  beneath  the  law  I  lay 

In  bondage  and  distress; 
I  toil'd  the  precept  to  obey, 
But  toil'd  without  success. 

3  Then  to  abstain  from  outward  sin 

Was  more  than  I  could  do; 


54  APPENDIX. 

Now  if  I  feel  its  pow'r  within, 
I  feel  I  hate  it  too. 

4  Then  all  my  servile  works  were  done 

A  righteousness  to  raise ; 

Now  freely  chosen  in  the  Son, 

I  freely  choose  his  ways. 

5  What  should  I  do,  was  then  the  word, 

That  I  may  worthier  grow? 
What  shall  1  render  to  the  Lord? 
Is  my  inquiry  nmv. 

6  To  see  the  law  by  Christ  fulfill'd, 

And  hear  his  pard'ning  voice; 
Changes  a  slave  into  a  child, 
And  duty  into  choice. 

HYMN  34. 

The  Heart  healni  and  changed  by  Mercy. 

1  CJIN  enslav'd  me  many  years, 
^   And  led  me,  bound  and  blind; 
Till  at  length  a  thousand  fears 

Came  swarming  o'er  my  mind. 
Where,  1  said,  in  deep  distress, 

Will  these  sinful  pleasures  end  ? 
How  shall  I  secure  my  peace, 

And  make  the  Lord  my  friend? 

2  Friends  and  ministers  said  much 

The  gospel  to  enforce ; 
But  my  blindness  still  was  such, 

I  chose  a  legal  course : 
Much  I  fasted,  watch'd,  and  strove, 

Scarce  would  show  my  face  abroad, 
Fear'd,  almost,  to  speak  or  move, 

A  stranger  still  to  God. 

3  Thus  afraid  to  trust  his  grace, 

Long  time  did  I  rebel ; 
Till,  despairing  of  my  case, 

Down  at  his  feet  I  fell : 
Then  my  stubborn  "heart  he  broke, 

And  subdu'd  me  to  his  sway; 
V.    a  simple  word  he  spoke, 

"Thy  sins  are  done  away.'* 


APPENDIX.  35, 36 

HYMN  35. 

Hatred  of  Sin. 

1  TTOLY  Lord  God !  I  love  thy  truth, 
KM.   Nor  dare  thy    least    commandments 

slight ; 
Yet  pierc'd  by  sin,  the  serpent's  tooth, 
1  mourn  the  anguish  of  the  bite. 

2  But  though  the  poison  lurks  within, 

Hope  bids  me  still  with  patience  wait; 
Till  death  shall  set  me  free  from  sin, 
Free  from  the  only  thing  I  hate. 

3  Had  I  a  throne  above  the  rest, 

Where  angels  and  archangels  dwell ; 
One  sin,  unslain,  within  my  breast, 

Would  make  that  heav'n  as  dark  as  hell. 

4  The  pris'ner,  sent  to  breathe  fresh  air, 

And  bless'd  with  liberty  again, 
Would  mourn,  were  he  condemn'd  to  wear 
One  link  of  all  his  former  chain. 

5  But  oh !  no  foe  invades  the  bliss, 

When  glory  crowns  the  christian's,  head ; 
One  view  of  Jesus  as  he  is 

Will  strike  all  sin  for  ever  dead. 


CAUTION. 

HYMN  36. 

Dependence. 

1  fllO  keep  the  lamp  alive, 

JL    With  oil  we  fill  the  bowl; 
'Tis  water  makes  the  willow  thrive, 
And  grace  that  feeds  the  soul. 

2  The  Lord's  unsparing  hand 

Supplies  the  living  stream ; 
It  is  not  at  our  own  command, 
But  still  deriv'd  from  him. 

3  Beware  of  Peter's  word, 

Nor  confidently  say, 


37  APPENDIX. 

"  I  never  will  deny  thee,  Lord," 
But  grant  I  never  may. 

4  Man's  wisdom  is  to  seek 

His  strength  in  God  alone; 
And  e'en  an  angel  would  be  weak, 
Who  trusted  in  his  own. 

5  Retreat  beneath  his  wings, 

And  in  his  grace  confide ; 
This  more  exalts  the  King  of  kings 
Than  all  your  works  beside. 

6  In  Jesus  is  our  store, 

Grace  issues  from  his  throne ; 
Whoever  says,  "  I  want  no  more," 
Confesses  he  has  none. 

HYMN  37. 

The  new  Convert. 

1  FI1HE  new-born  child  of  gospel-grace, 

JL  Like  some  fair  tree  when  summer's  nigh, 
Beneath  Emmanuel's  shining  face, 
Lifts  up  his  blooming  branch  on  high. 

2  No  fears  he  feels,  he  sees  no  foes, 

No  conflict  yet  his  faith  employs; 
Nor  has  he  learnt,  to  whom  he  owes 
The  strength  and  peace  his  soul  enjoys. 

3  But  sin  soon  darts  its  cruel  sting, 

And  comforts  sink;ng  dav  by  day; 
What  seem'd  his  own,  a  self-fed  spring, 
Proves  but  a  brook  that  glides  away. 

4  When  Gideon  arm'd  his  num'rous  host, 

The  Lord  soon  made  his  numbers  less; 
And  said,  lest  Israel  vainly  boast, 

"  My  arm  procur'd  me  this  success." 

5  Thus  will  he  bring  our  spirits  down, 

And  draw  our  ebbing  comforts  low, 
That,  sav'd  by  grace,  but  not  our  own, 
We  may  not  claim  the  praise  we  owe. 


(  38,  39  ) 


PRAISE. 

HYMN  38. 

Grace  and  Providence. 

1  A  LMIGHTY    King !    whose    wondrous 
A     hand! 

Supports  the  weight  of  sea  and  land; 
Whose  grace  is  such  a  boundless  store, 
No  heart  shall  break  that  sighs  for  more. 

2  Thy  providence  supplies  my  food, 
And  tis  thy  blessing  makes  it  good, 
My  soul  is  nourish 'd  by  thy  word, 
Let  soul  and  body  praise  the  Lord. 

3  My  streams  of  outward  comfort  came 
From  him  who  built  this  earthly  frame; 
Whate'er  I  want  his  bounty  gives, 

By  whom  my  soul  for  ever  lives. 

4  Either  his  hand  preserves  from  pain, 
Or,  if  I  feel  it,  heals  again ; 

From  Satan's  malice  shields  my  breast. 
Or  over-rules  it  for  the  best. 

5  Forgive  the  song  that  falls  so  low 
Beneath  the  gratitude  I  owe ! 

It  means  thy  praise,  however  poor, 
An  angel's  song  can  do  no  more. 

HYMN  39. 

I  will  praise  the  Lord  at  all  times. 

1  "M7INTER  has  a  joy  for  me, 

J  ▼     While  the  Saviour's  charms  I  read, 
Lowly,  meek,  from  blemish  free, 
In  the  snow-drop's  pensive  head. 

2  Spring  returns,  and  brings  along 
Life  invigorating  suns: 

Hai-k !  the  turtle's  plaintive  song 
Seems  to  speak  his  dying  groans. 

3  Summer  has  a  thousand  charms, 
All  expressive  of  his  worth; 


40  APPENDIX. 

'Tis  his  sun  that  lights  and  warms, 
His  the  air  that  cools  the  earth. 

4  What,  has  autumn  left  to  say- 
Nothing  of  a  Saviour's  grace? 
Yes,  the  beams  of  milder  day 
Tell  me  of  his  smiling  face. 

5  Light  appears  with  early  dawn, 
While  the  Sun  makes  haste  to  rise, 
See  his  bleeding  beauties  drawn 
On  the  blushes  of  the  skies. 

6  Ev'ning,  with  a  silent  pace, 
Slowly  moving  in  the  west, 
Shews  an  emblem  of  his  grace, 
Points  to  an  eternal  rest. 


HYMNS  OX  PROMISCUOUS 
SUBJECTS. 

HYMN  40. 

Ji  JVew  Year's  Hymn  for  a  Child. 

1  TNDULGENT  Lord  !  my  heart  would 
A  Its  young  hosannas  to  thy  praise :  [raise 
Thou,  my  Protector,  ever  near, 

Hast  blest  me  with  another  year. 

2  Lord!  hadst  thou  mark'd  my  follies  past, 
The  year  that's  gone  had  been  my  last; 
So  oft  thy  precepts  I  forgot, 

And  did  what  thou  hadst  told  me  not. 

3  Assist  me,  on  this  new-year's  day, 
To  lift  my  heart  and  hands  to  pray; 
Hear  thou  in  heav'n,  thou  pard'ning  God, 
And  save  me  through  Immanuel's  blood. 

4  What  thousands,  Lord,  this  year  will  die! 
If  thou  should'st  bid  my  spirit  fly, 

O  may  it  mount  on  wings  of  love, 
To  dwell  with  saints  and  thee  above. 

5  But  should  I  still  on  earth  appear, 
I'd  love  and  serve  thee  all  the  year, 


APPENDIX.  41,  42 

And  hope  thy  goodness  to  adore 

In  heaven,  where  years  are  known  no  more, 

HYMN  41. 

Psalm  138th  imitated. 

1  CJAVIOUR,  thee  my  heart  shall  bless, 
^  Thee  before  the  gods  confess; 

Still  presenting  pray'r  and  praise, 
Tow  rds  thy  temple  will  I  gaze; 

2  There  thy  love  and  truth  record, 
Thence  receive  thy  honour'd  word; 
Thou,  my  soul  with  strength  supplied. 
In  the  day  to  thee  I  cried. 

3  Sov'reigns  shall  thy  name  revere, 
When  the  words  of  life  they  hear  j 
In  thy  footsteps  lead  the  song, 
Hail  thee  gracious,  wise,  and  strong, 

4  God  his  lofty  throne  ascends, 
Yet  to  humble  sinners  bends; 
Lifts  the  soul  with  sorrow  bow'd, 
Marks  and  hates  the  distant  proud, 

5  When  the  furious  tempest  drives. 
He  my  sinking  soul  revives; 
Midst  the  wrath  of  foes  I  stand, 
Stretch 'd  for  me  is  his  right  hand; 

6  Full  perfection  this  secures, 
Jesus  mercy  still  endures; 
Lord,  in  me  thy  pow'r's  confest, 
Bear  me  to  eternal  rest. 

HYMN  42. 

The  Star  in  the  East. 

1  C<  EE !  see  in  the  east  a  new  glory  ascends, 
O  And  pours  its  effulgence  afar; 

It  glides  on  sublime,  and  earth's  uttermost 
Acknowledge  Immanuel's  Star.         [ends 

2  O'er  the  'Jew  trodden  down,'  as  the  pro=> 

phets  foretold, 
It  travels  with  lustre  serene; 
y2 


43  APPENDIX. 

While  heathens  transformed,  as  intent  they 
behold, 
Are  singing,  '  The  Star  we  have  seen.' 

3  Hark,'  from  yonder  bold  hills  how  the  Sy- 

rians shout, 
While  Comoron  echoes  the  lay; 
The  German  and  Dane  spread  the  tidings 
And  jubilees  welcome  the  day.       [about, 

4  From  the  martyr'd  Abdallah  see  Sabat  re- 

Arabian  darkness  he  fears!  [tire, 

Love  and  zeal  for  a  Saviour  his  bosom  inspire, 
And  the  christian  translator  appears. 

5  And  still,  see  the  Day-star  its  journey  pursue, 

Even  Brahmans  pronounce  it  divine; 

Jehovah  incarnate  shall  multitudes  view, 

And  scatter  their  gifts  at  his  shrine. 

6  Ye  Herod s,  in  vain  do  you  menace  and  rage, 

And  vain  is  hell's  horrible  roar; 
Time,  meeting  with  Prophecy,  opens  her 
And  bids  all  the  nations  adore.         [page, 

7  Roll  on,  blessed  Star,  fill  the  world  with  thy 

light, 
The  saints  are  expecting  thy  rays ; 
Bid  the  latter-day  morning  ascend  in  its 

might, 
And  shine  on  our  incense  of  praise. 

HYMN  43. 

We  would  see  Jesus.    John  xii.  21. 

1  rilELL  us,  ye  servants  of  the  Lord, 

JL    Where's  your  great  Master  found ; 
Him  would  we  see,  whose  pow'rful  word 
Can  heal  our  ev'ry  wound. 

2  We  would  see  Jesus,  for  we  know 

His  sov'reign  grace  alone 
Can  on  us  hearts  of  flesh  bestow, 
And  for  our  sins  atone. 

3  We  would  see  Jesus,  does  not  he 

Bid  contrite  sinners  come  ? 


APPENDIX.  44 

And  to  such  guilty  souls  as  we 
Proclaim,  "  there  yet  is  room  ?" 

4  Millions  have  hasten'd  to  his  arms, 

And  now  resound  his  name; 
Him  would  we  see,  whose  endless  charms 
Our  anxious  hearts  inflame. 

5  We  would  see  Jesus,  for  his  saints 

May  lean  upon  his  breast; 
Pour  out,  with  confidence,  their  plaints, 
And  find  celestial  rest. 

6  We  would  see  Jesus,  and  would  pray 

For  those  unhappy  friends, 
Who  choose,  alas !  that  crooked  way, 
Which  in  perdition  ends. 

7  We  would  see  Jesus,  gracious  friend, 

From  him  derive  our  bliss ; 
And  wait  till  we  the  heav'ns  ascend, 
And  see  him  as  he  is. 

HYMN  44. 

Future  Punishment. 

1  HpO  fields  of  fire,  or  seats  of  day, 

X    Each  hour  accelerates  our  way; 
Who  among  us,  let  conscience  tell, 
Shall  with  devouring  burnings  dwell  ? 

2  See  thousands  as  they  lose  their  breath 
Pass  from  the  first  to  second  death ; 
Dragg'd  *  from  the  rounds  of  flattering  sin, 
Victims  they  fall  of  wrath  divine. 

3  In  hell's  strong  prison,  press'd  with  chains, 
Sons  of  the  morn  feel  endless  pains; 
While  on  the  lost  of  Adam's  race 

The  deathless  worm  for  ever  preys. 

4  What  shrieks  the  frighten'd  ear  assail, 
Where  Tophet  spreads  his  dismal  vale ; 

*  Dr.  Scott  renders  Psalm  xxviii.  3.    "Drag  me  not 
away  with  the  wicked." 


45  APPENDIX. 

But  hark !  the  drums*  of  justice  roar, 
And  fright'ning  shrieks  are  heard  no  more, 
5  Jesus,  I  hasten  from  the  pit, 
And  fall  a  suppliant  at  thy  feet ; 
Well  I  deserve  the  dreadful  flame, 
But  oh !  my  Refuge  is  thy  name. 

HYMN  45. 

The  Lord's  Freeman.     1  Cor.  vii.  22. 

1  A  RM'D  principalities  delight, 
J\.  Their  thousands  to  immure ; 
Satan  their  chief  feasts  on  the  sight, 

And  bears  the  key  secure. 

2  A  captive  once  to  sin  and  hell, 

Content,  in  chains,  I  lay ; 
Foul  and  dishonour'd  was  my  cell, 
Excluding  ev'ry  ray. 

3  Still  had  I  lain ;  but  through  the  gloom, 

A  voice  of  thunder  came; 
"  Pris'ner,  escape  the  wrath  to  come, 
"  Fly  from  eternal  flame !" 

4  I  saw  the  pit  its  fires  disclose, 

And  saw  the  op'ning  skies ; 
Alarm 'd,  on  bended  knee  I  rose, 
And  rais'd  to  heav'n  my  cries. 

5  Jesus,  from  yon  imperial  plains, 

Approach'd  on  mercy's  wing; 
Shook  down  my  prison,  loos'd  my  chains, 
And  bid  the  rescu'd  sing. 

6  Christ  my  song,  congenial  minds, 

From  death  and  bondage  freed ; 
For,  whom  the  Son  of  God  unbinds, 
Has  liberty  indeed. 

*  Tophot  was  a  place  on  the  east  of  Jerusalem,  which 
derived  its  name  from  beating  of  drums  to  drown  the  cries 
of  the  Children  who  were  there  burned  to  Moloch.     Mr. 
Brown  says  it  maybe  rendered  "  thr  valley  of  Bhrieking  ' 
ilow  awful  an  image  of  future  punishment! 


JF 


APPENDIX.  46,  47 

HYMN  46. 

The  Law  of  the  Lord. 

AIR  record  of  my  Father's  will, 


Companion  of  the  anguish 'd  mind, 
Oft  hast  thou  been  my  lamp,  and  still 
Comfort  and  light  from  thee  I  find. 

2  While  on  my  thirsty  soul  descend 
Thy  evening  dews  and  morning  rains; 
Roots  shall  like  Lebanon  extend, 
And  corn  and  lilies  charm  the  plains. 

3  Possessions,  spoils,  or  gold  refin'd, 
The  luscious  honey's  dropping  cells, 
Give  no  such  treasures  to  the  mind; 
In  them  no  equal  sweetness  dwells. 

4  From  thee  my  quiver  let  me  fill, 

Or  bear  thee  as  my  conq'ring  sword; 
Fainting,  I  stoop  to  drink  thy  rill, 
And  vigorous  rise  to  bless  my  Lord. 

5  With  thee  the  rough  path  I'll  pursue, 
My  faithful  chart,  my  staff,  my  rod; 

My  glass,  through  which  all  heav'n  I  view, 
'Till,  loos'd  from  earth,  I  rise  to  God. 

HYMN  47. 

A  Morning  Hymn  to  Christ. 
Translated  from  Dr.  Buchanan. 

1  r^FFSPRING  of  thy  Father,  thou, 
U  In  essential  glory  bright, 

Let  me  at  thy  footstool  bow, 
God  of  God,  and  light  of  light. 

2  Night  has  fled,  the  waken'd  eye 
Sees  the  morn  its  radiance  throw; 
While  the  purpled  earth  and  sky- 
All  their  late-veil'd  beauties  show. 

3  But  alas !  from  mental  shade, 
Mortals  no  deliv'rance  find; 
Clouding  errors  still  pervade, 
Still  oppress  the  sinking  mind. 


48  APPENDIX. 

4  Rise,  thou  purest  Sun,  arise, 
Give  the  world  thy  living  ray ; 
Pour  thy  lustre  on  our  eyes, 
Drive  the  fearful  night  away. 

5  Frozen,  barren,  see  we  lie, 

Melt  the  ice,  and  cleanse  the  soil, 
At  the  brightness  of  thine  eye, 
Death  and  desolation  smile. 

6  Moisten'd  with  thy  heav'nly  dews, 
Man,  astonish 'd,  shall  behold, 
Earth,  celestial  fruits  produce, 
Sixty  and  a  hundred  fold. 

HYMN  48. 

On  the  Birth  of  Jesus  Christ. 

1  TTASTE,  gratitude  and  joyous  love, 
XX  Come,  animate  our  willing  tongues; 
A  God  incarnate  from  above 
Demands  our  lofty,  sweetest  songs. 

2  While  bright  wing'd  angels  from  the  skies, 
Announce  to  hinds  the  wondrous  birth, 
Let  hymns  and  incense  round  us  rise, 

Let  heav'n  exult  with  raptur'd  earth. 

3  Seraphic  visions  fill  the  air, 

Heard  ye  the  strain  from  yonder  cloud  ? 
Shepherds,  good  news  to  you  they  bear, 
In  soft  address,  or  anthem  loud. 

4  Glory  to  God,  enthron'd  on  high, 
Peace  to  the  prostrate  lands  below ; 
Good  will  to  men,  to  millions  joy, 
Let  everlasting  praises  flow. 

5  To  Bethlehem  glad  swains  repair, 
And  in  the  manger  Christ  behold; 
Sages,  conducted  by  his  star, 

Pour  forth  their  frankincense  and  gold. 

6  Messiah's  reign,  from  pole  to  pole, 
From  east  to  western  climes,  extends ; 
Kingdoms  expire  as  ages  roll, 

But liis  dominion  never  ends. 


APPENDIX.  49 

7  Deserts  shall  blossom  as  the  rose, 
Mountains  and  hills  their  voices  raise; 
Nations  possess  divine  repose, 
And  blessings  stream  through  endless  days. 
'  8  Heralds  of  God,  begin  the  song, 
Sires,  on  the  holy  wonder  dwell ; 
Let  youth  the  Saviour's  name  prolong, 
And  heav'n's  full  choir  the  anthem  swell. 
HYMN  49. 

Ye  must  be  born  again.     John  iii.  7. 

*    A  WAK'D  by  Sinai's  awful  sound, 
A  My  soul  in  bonds  of  guilt  I  found, 

And  knew  not  where  to  go ; 
O'erwhelm'd  with  sin,  with  anguish  slain, 
The  sinner  must  be  born  again, 

Or  sink  to  endless  woe. 

2  Amaz'd  I  stood,  but  could  not  tell 
Which  way  to  shun  the  gates  of  hell, 

For  death  and  hell  drew  near ; 
I  strove  indeed,  but  strove  in  vain, 
The  sinner  must  be  born  again, 

Still  sounded  in  mine  ear. 

3  When  to  the  law  I  trembling  fled, 
It  pour'd  its  curses  on  my  head, 

I  no  relief  could  find ; 
This  fearful  truth  increas'd  my  pain, 
The  sinner  must  be  born  again, 

O'erwhelm'd  my  tortur'd  mind. 

4  Again  did  Sinai's  thunders  roll, 
And  guilt  lay  heavy  on  my  soul,    - 

-  A  vast  unwieldy  load ; 
Alas  !  I  read  and  saw  it  plain, 
The  sinner  must  be  born  again, 
Or  drink  the  wrath  of  God. 

5  The  saints  I  heard  with  rapture  tell 
How  Jesus  conquer'd  death  and  hell, 

And  broke  the  fowler's  snare. 
Yet,  when  I  found  this  truth  remain, 
The  sinner  must  be  born  again, 

I  sunk  in  deep  despair. 


50  APPENDIX. 

6  But  while  I  thus  in  anguish  lay, 
Jesus  of  Naz'reth  passed  that  way, 

And  felt  his  pity  move  ; 
The  sinner,  by  his  justice  slain, 
Now,  by  his  grace,  is  born  again, 

And  sings  redeeming  love. 

7  To  heav'n  the  joyful  tidings  flew, 
The  angels  tun'd  their  harps  anew, 

And  loftier  notes  did  raise  ; 
All  hail !  the  Lamb  who  once  was  slain, 
Unnumber'd  millions,  born  again, 

Will  shout  thine  endless  praise. 

HYMN  50. 

Relative  Duties. 

1  flHRISTIANS,  in  your  several  stations, 
\J  Dutiful  to  all  relations, 

Give  to  each  his  proper  due. 
Let  not  their  unkind  behaviour 
Make  you  disobey  your  Saviour  : 

His  command's  the  rule  for  you. 

2  Parents,  be  to  children  tender ; 
Children,  full  obedience  render 

To  your  Parents,  in  the  Lord. 
Never  slight,  nor  disrespect  them ; 
Nor,  through  pride,  when  old,  reject  them ; 

'Tis  the  precept  of  the  word. 

3  Wives,  to  husbands  yield  subjection: 
Husbands,  with  a  kind  affection, 

Cherish,  as  yourselves,  your  wives. 
Masters,  rule  with  moderation, 
Sway'd  by  justice,  not  by  passion : 

To  the  scriptures  square  your  lives. 

4  Servants,  serve  your  masters  truly, 
Not  unfaithful,  nor  unruly, 

To  the  good— nor  to  the  bad ; 
Not  refusing  what  you're  bidden, 
Not  replying  when  you're  chidden: 

'Tis  the  ordinance  of  God.  m 


APPENDIX.  51,52 

5  This  shall  solve  th'  important  question, 
Whether  thou'rt  a  real  Christian, 

Better  than  each  golden  dream : 
Better  far  than  lip-expression, 
Tow'ring  notions,  great  profession: 

This  shall  show  your  love  to  him. 

HYMN  51 

The  Penitent. 

1  "OITY  a  helpless  sinner,  Lord, 

JL     Who  would  believe  thy  gracious  word; 
But  own  my  heart,  with  shame  and  grief, 
A  mass  of  sin  and  unbelief. 

2  Lord,  in  thy  house  I  read  there's  room : 
And  vent'ring  hard,  behold  I  come ; 
But  can  there,  tell  me,  can  there  be, 
Among  thy  children,  room  for  me  ? 

3  For  sinners,  Lord,  thou  cam'st  to  bleed: 
And  I'm  a  sinner  vile  indeed ! 

Lord,  I  believe  thy  grace  is  free  : 
O,  magnify  that  grace  in  me. 

HYMN  52. 

Rejoicing  in  our  Co  ce?iant- Engagements  to  God. 
2  Ctiron.  xv.  15. 

1  f\  HAPPY  day,  that  fix'd  my  choice 
U  On  thee,  my  Saviour,  and  my  God! 
Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice, 
And  tell  its  raptures  all  abroad. 

2  'Tis  done:  the  great  transaction's  done: 
I  am  my  Lord's,  and  he  is  mine: 

He  drew  me,  and  I  follow'd  on, 
Charm 'd  to  confess  the  voice  divine. 

3  Now  rest  my  long-divided  heart, 
Fix'd  on  this  blissful  centre  rest; 
With  ashes  who  would  grudge  to  part, 
When  call'd  on  angel's  bread  to  feast  ? 

4  High  heav'n,  that  heard  the  solemn  vow, 
That  vow  renew'd  shall  daily'hear: 
Till  in  life's  latest  hour  1  bow; 

And  bless  in  death  a  bond  so  dear. 


53  APPENDIX. 

HYMN  53. 

The  Wilderness  transformed,  or  the  happy  Effects  of  tht 
Oospel.  Isa.  xli.  18,  19.  compared  with  xxiv.  1,  2.  ii, 
6—9.  lv.  13.  &c. 

1  A  MAZING  beauteous  change ! 
1\.  A  world  created  new ! 

My  thoughts  with  transport  range 
The  lovely  scene  to  view ; 

In  all  I  trace, 

Saviour  divine, 

The  work  is  Thine, 

Be  Thine  the  praise. 

2  See  crystal  fountains  play 
Amidst  the  burning  sands; 
The  river's  winding  way 
Shines  through  the  thirsty  lands; 

New  grass  is  seen, 
And  (?er  the  meads 
Its  carpet  spreads 
Of  living  green. 

3  Where  pointed  brambles  grew, 
Entwin'd  with  horrid  thorn, 
Gay  fiow'rs  for  ever  new, 
The  painted  fields  adorn; 

The  blushing  rose, 
And  lily  there, 
In  union  fair, 
Their  sweets  disclose. 

4  Where  the  bleak  mountain  stood> 
All  bare  and  disarray'd, 

See  the  wide-branching  wood 
Diffuse  its  grateful  shade ; 

Tall  cedars  nod, 

And  oaks  and  pines, 

And  elms  and  vines, 

Confess  the  God. 

5  The  tyrants  of  the  plain 
Their  savage  chase  give  o'er; 
No  more  they  rend  the  slain, 
And  thirst  for  blood  no  more; 


APPENDIX.  54,  55 

But  infant  hands, 

Fierce  tigers  stroke, 

And  lions  yoke 

In  flow'ry  bands. 
6  O  when,  Almighty  Lord, 
Shall  these  glad  scenes  arise ; 
To  verify  thy  word, 
And  bless  our  wond'ring  eyes ! 

That  earth  may  raise, 

With  all  its  tongues, 

United  songs 

Of  ardent  praise. 

HYMN  54. 

The  impoverished  Saint  rejoicing  in  God.     Habak.  iii.  I7f  IB. 

1  Q  O  firm  the  saint's  foundation  stands, 
k7  Nor  can  his  hopes  remove; 
Sustain'd  by  God's  almighty  hand, 

And  shelter'd  in  his  love. 

2  Fig-trees  and  olive-plants  may  fail, 

And  vines  their  fruit  deny, 
Famine  through  all  his  fields  prevail, 
And  flocks  and  herds  may  die. 

3  God  is  the  treasure  of  his  soul, 

A  source  of  sacred  joy; 
Which  no  afflictions  can  control, 
Nor  death  itself  destroy. 

4  Lord,  may  we  feel  thy  cheering  beams, 

And  taste  thy  saints'  repose, 
We  will  not  mourn  the  perish'd  streams, 
WThile  such  a  fountain  flows. 
HYMN  55. 

"The  Care  of  the  Soul  the  one  Thing  needful.    Luke  X.  42. 

1  X^HY  will  ye  lavish  out  your  years, 

TT  Amidst  a  thousand  trifling  cares? 
While,  in  this  various  range  of  thought, 
The  one  thing  needful  is  forgot  ? 

2  Why  will  ye  chase  the  fleeting  wind? 
And  famish  an  immortal  mind ; 


56  .  APPENDIX. 

While  angels  with  regret  look  down, 
To  see  you  spurn  a  heav'nly  crown? 

3  Th'  eternal  God  calls  from  above, 
And  Jesus  pleads  his  bleeding  love ; 
Awaken'd  conscience  gives  you  pain, 
And  shall  they  join  their  pleas  in  vain  ? 

4  Not  so  your  dying  eyes  shall  view 
Those  objects,  which  you  now  pursue! 
Not  so  shall  heav'n  and  hell  appear, 
When  the  decisive  hour  is  near. 

5  Almighty  God,  thy  pow'r  impart, 
To  fix  convictions  on  the  heart; 
Thy  pow'r,  unveils  the  blindest  eyes, 
And  makes  the  haughtiest  scorner  wise. 

HYMN  56. 

Christ  sanctifying  himself,  that  his  people  may  be  sanctified* 
John  xvii.  19. 


EHOLD  the  bleeding  Lamb  of  God, 
Our  spotless  sacrifice ! 
By  hands  of  barb'rous  sinners  seiz'd, 
Nail'd  to  the  cross,  he  dies. 


B 


2  Blest  Jesus,  whence  his  streaming  blood? 

And  whence  this  foul  disgrace? 
Whence  all  these  pointed  thorns,  that  rend 
Thy  venerable  lace  ? 

3  "  I  sanctify  myself  (he  cries) 

"That  thou  may'st  holy  be; 
"  Come,  trace  my  life ;  come,  view  my  death; 
"And  leam  to  copy  me." 

4  Dear  Lord,  we  pant  for  holiness, 

And  inbred  sin  we  mourn  : 
To  the  bright  path  of  thy  commands 
Our  wand'ring  footsteps  turn. 

5  Not  more  sincerely  would  we  wish 

To  climb  the  heav'nly  hill, 
Than  here,  with  all  our  utmost  pow'r 
Thy  model  to  fulfil. 


APPENDIX.  57,  58 

HYMN  57. 

Being  joined  to  Christ,  and  one  Spirit  with  him.    1  Cor.vi.  17. 

I  "]\4TY  Saviour,  I  am  thine, 
_1_tX  By  everlasting  bands ; 
My  name,  my  heart,  I  would  resign, 

My  soul  is  in  thy  hands. 
To  thee  I  still  would  cleave 

With  ever-growing  zeal; 
Let  millions  tempt  me  Christ  to  leave, 

They  never  shall  prevail. 

3  His  Spirit  shall  unite 

My  soul  to  him,  my  Head ; 
Shall  form  me  to  his  image  bright, 

And  teach  his  path  to  tread. 
Death  may  my  soul  divide 

From  this  abode  of  clay ; 
But  love  shall  keep  me  near  his  side, 

Through  all  the  gloomy  way. 
Since  Christ  and  we  are  one, 

What  should  remain  to  fear  ? 
If  he  in  heav'n  hath  fix'd  his  throne, 

He'll  fix  his  members  there. 

HYMN  58. 

God  the  Author  of  Consolation.    2  Cor.  vii.  6. 

1  FT1HE  Lord,  how  rich  his  comforts  are ; 
J_    How  wide  they  spread  !  how  high  they 

He  pours  in  balm  to  bleeding  hearts,    [rise 
And  wipes  the  tears  from  flowing  eyes. 

2  I  have  no  hope,  my  spirit  cry'd, 
Just  trembling  on  the  brink  of  hell ; 
I  am  thy  hope,  the  Lord  reply 'd, 
My  love  secures  its  fav'rites  well. 
My  grateful  soul  shall  speak  his  praise, 
Who  turns  its  tremblings  into  songs  ; 
And  those  that  mourn  shall  learn  from  me, 
Salvation  to  our  God  belongs. 


59,  60  APPENDIX. 

HYMN  59. 

God's  Fidelity  to  his  Promises.     Heb.  X.  23. 

1  PT1HE  promises  I  sing, 

X    Which  sov 'reign  love  hath  spoke; 
Nor  will  th'  eternal  King 
His  words  of  grace  revoke ; 

They  stand  secure, 

Andstedfast  still; 

Not  Zion's  hill 

Abides  so  sure. 

2  The  mountains  melt  away, 
When  once  the  Judge  appears; 
And  sun  and  moon  decay, 
That  measure  mortals'  years; 

But  still  the  same 
In  radiant  lines 
The  promise  shines 
Through  all  the  flame. 

3  Their  harmony  shall  sound 
Through  mine  attentive  ears, 
When  thunders  cleave  the  ground, 
And  dissipate  the  spheres; 

'Midst  all  the  shock 
Of  that  dread  scene, 
I  stand  serene, 
Thy  word  my  rock. 

HYMN  60. 

"  My  Father's  at  the  Helm." 
.in  Incident — Spiritually  improved. 

1  Jfl^WAS  when  the  seas,  with  horrid  roar, 

X    A  little  bark  assail'd, 
And  pallid  fear,  with  awful  pow'r, 
O'er  each  on  board  prevail'd  ; 

2  Save  one, — the  captain's  darling  child, 

Who  fearless  view'd  the  storm. 
And,  playful,  with  composure  smil'd 
At  danger's  threatening  form. 

3  "Why  sporting  thus?"  a  seaman  cries, 

"  Whilst  sorrows  overwhelm  ?" 


APPENDIX.  61 

"Why  yield  to  grief?"  the  boy  replies; 
"  My  father's  at  the  helm !" 
4  Poor  doubting  soul,  from  hence  be  taught 
How  groundless  is  thy  fear;    [wrought — 
Think  what    the    pow'r  of   Christ    hath 
And  he  is  ever  near. 
9  Safe  in  his  hands  whom  seas  obey, 
When  swelling  surges  rise, 
He  turns  the  darkest  night  to  day, 
And  brightens  low'ring  skies. 

6  Though  thy  corruptions  rise  abhorr'd, 

And  outward  foes  increase, 
'Tis  but  for  him  to  speak  the  word, 
And  all  is  hush'd  to  peace. 

7  Then  upward  look ;  howe'er  distrest, 

Jesus  will  guide  thee  home 
To  that  eternal  port  of  rest, 

Where  storms  shall  never  come. — J.  A.  K. 

HYMN  61. 

Christ  seen  of  Angels. 

1  "DEYOND  the  glitt'ring  starry  globe, 
J3  Far  as  th'  eternal  hills, 

There  in  the  boundless  worlds  of  light, 
Our  great  Redeemer  dwells. 

2  Immortal  angels,  bright  and  fair, 

In  countless  armies  shine, 
At  his  right  hand,  with  golden  harps, 
To  offer  songs  divine. 

3  **  Hail  Prince,"  they  cry,  "  for  ever  hail ! 

"  Whose  unexampled  love 
"  Mov'd  thee  to  quit  these  glorious  realms, 
"  And  royalties  above." 

4  Whilst  thou  didst  condescend  on  earth 

To  suffer  rude  disdain, 
They  cast  their  honours  at  thy  feet, 
And  waited  on  thy  train. 

5  Through  all  thy  travels  here  below, 

They  did  thy  steps  attend; 


62,  63  APPENDIX. 

Oft  gaz'd,  and  wonder'd  where  at  last 
The  scene  of  love  would  end. 
6  They  saw  thy  heart  transfix'd  with  wounds, 
Thy  crimson  sweat  and  gore ; 
They  saw  thee  break  the  bars  of  death, 
As  none  e'er  broke  before. 
7-  They  brought  thy  chariot  from  above, 
To  bear  thee  to  thy  throne ; 
Clapp'd  their  triumphant  wings,  and  cry'cL 
"1  he  glorious  work  is  done." 
HYMN  62. 

Holy  .Meekness. 

1  "PI  ESC  END,  celestial  Dove,  and  bring 
JLr  Sweet  peace  on  thine  expanded  wing: 
Subdue  my  pride,  my  wrath  appease, 
And  bid  tumultuous  passions  cease. 

2  Give  me  a  temper  all  divine, 
Let  love  in  ev'ry  action  shine; 
Let  silken  cords  of  friendship  be 
The  bonds  between  mankind  and  me. 

3  Provok'd,  let  me  not  do  or  say 
What  will  not  bear  a  strict  survey ; 
By  thy  great  pow'r  my  lusts  control; 
With  thy  rich  grace  adorn  my  soul. 

HYMN  63. 

The  Messiah's  reign;  or,  the  Gospel  age. 

1  TJEHOLD!  the  mountain  of  the  Lord, 
J)  In  latter  days  shall  rise 

On  mountain  tops  above  the  hills, 
And  draw  the  wond'ring  eyes. 

2  To  this  the  joyful  nations  round, 

All  tribes  and  tongues,  shall  flow; 
Up  to  the  hill  of  God,  they'll  say, 
And  to  his  house  we'll  go. 

3  The  beam  that  shines  from  Zion's  hill 

Shall  lighten  ev'ry  land; 
The  King  who  reigns  in  Salem's  tow'rs 
Shall  all  the  world  command. 


APPENDIX.  64, 65 

4  Amongj  the  nations  he  shall  judge; 

His  judgments  truth  shall  g^uidej 
His  sceptre  shall  protect  the  just, 
And  quell  the  sinner's  pride. 

5  No  strife  shall  rage,  nor  hostile  feuds 

Disturb  those  peaceful  years;       [swords, 
To  ploughshares    men    shall    beat    their 
To  pruning-hooks  their  spears. 

6  No  longer  hosts,  encount'ring  hosts, 

Shall  crowds  of  slain  deplore ; 
They  hang  the  trumpet  in  the  hall, 
And  study  war  no  more. 

7  Come,  then,  O  house  of  Jacob !  come, 

To  worship  at  his  shrine : 
And  walking  in  the  light  of  God, 
With  holy  beauties  shine. 

HYMN  64. 

Liberty  of  Conscience. 

1  A  BSURD  and  vain  attempt !  to  bind, 
J\.  With  iron  chains,  the  free-born  mind; 
To  force  conviction,  and  reclaim 

The  wand'ring  by  destructive  flame. 

2  Bold  arrogance,  to  snatch  from  heav'n 
Dominion  notto  mortals  giv'n ! 

O'er  conscience  to  usurp  the  throne, 
Accountable  to  God  alone. 

3  Jesus,  thy  gentle  law  of  love 
Does  no  such  cruelties  approve; 
Mild  as  thyself,  thy  doctrine  wields 
No  arms,  but  what  persuasion  yields. 

4  By  proofs  divine,  and  reasons  strong, 
It  draws  the  willing  soul  along; 

And  conquests  to  thy  church  acquires 
By  eloquence  which  heav'n  inspires. 

HYMN  65. 

Joseph  made  known  to  his  Brethren.    Gen.  ill.  3,  4. 

1  TT|7HEN  Joseph  his  brethren  beheld, 
T  ▼    Afflicted  and  trembling  with  fear, 
Z 


65  APPENDIX. 

His  heart  with  compassion  was  fill'd; 

From  weeping  he  could  not  forbear. 
Awhile  his  behaviour  was  rough, 

To  bring  their  past  sin  to  their  mind; 
But  when  they  were  humbled  enough, 

He  hasten'd  to  shew  himself  kind. 

2  How  little  they  thought  it  was  he 

Whom  they  had  ill-treated  and  sold  J 
How  great  their  confusion  must  be 

As  soon  as  his  name  he  had  told ! 
"  I'm  Joseph  your  brother,"  he  said, 

"And  still  to  my  heart  you  are  dear; 
"  You  sold  me,  and  thought  I  was  dead, 

"  But  God,  for  your  sakes,  sent  me  here.' 

3  Though  greatly  distressed  before, 

When  charg'd  with  purloining  the  cup, 
They  now  were  confounded  much  more, 

Not  one  of  them  durst  to  look  up. 
"  Can  Joseph,  whom  we  would  have  slain, 

"  Forgive  us  the  evil  we  did ; 
"  And  will  he  our  households  maintain? 

"O  this  is  a  brother  indeed!" 

4  Thus  dragg'd  by  my  conscience,  I  came, 

And  laden  with  guilt,  to  the  Lord, 
Surrounded  with  terror  and  shame, 

Unable  to  utter  a  word. 
At  first  he  look'd  stern  and  severe ; 

What  anguish  then  pierced  my  heart! 
Expecting  each  moment  to  hear 

The  sentence,  "Thou  cursed,  depart!" 

5  But  oh !  what  surprise  when  he  spoke, 

While  tenderness  beam'd  in  his  face; 
My  heart  then  to  pieces  was  broke, 

O'erwhelm'd  and  confounded  by  grace: 
**  Poor  sinner,  1  know  thee  full  well, 

"By  thee  I  was  sold  and  was  slain; 
"But  I  died  to  redeem  thee  from  hell, 

"  And  raise  thee  in  glory  to  reign. 

6  "I'm  Jesus,  whom  thou  hast  blasphem'd, 

"And  crucify 'd  often  afresh; 


APPENDIX.  66 

**  But  let  me  henceforth  be  esteem'd, 

"Thy  brother,  thy  bone,  and  thy  flesh: 
"  My  pardon  I  freely  bestow, 

"  Thy  wants  I  will  fully  supply ; 
"  I'll  guide  thee  and  guard  thee  below, 

"  And  soon  will  remove  thee  on  high. 
7  "  Go,  publish  to  sinners  around, 

"  That  they  may  be  willing  to  come, 
"  The  mercy  which  now  you  have  found, 

"  And  tell  them  that  yet  there  is  room. 
Oh,  sinners,  the  message  obey ! 

No  more  vain  excuses  pretend ; 
But  come,  without  further  delay, 

To  Jesus,  our  brother  and  friend. 

HYMN  66. 

Elijah  fed  by  ravens.    1  Kings  xvii.  fr. 

1  Tj*  LIJAH'S  example  declares, 
JCi   Whatever  distress  may  betide, 
The  saints  may  commit  all  their  cares 

To  him  who  will  surely  provide. 
When  rain  long  withheld  from  the  earth 

Occasion'd  a  famine  of  bread, 
The  prophet,  secur'd  from  the  dearth, 

By  ravens  was  constantly  fed. 

2  More  likely  to  rob  than  to  feed, 

Were  ravens,  who  liv'd  upon  prey ; 
But  when  the  Lord's  people  have  need, 

His  goodness  will  find  out  a  way : 
This  instance  to  those  may  seem  strange, 

Who  know  not  how  faith  can  prevail  j 
But  sooner  all  nature  shall  change, 

Than  one  of  God's  promises  fail. 

3  Nor  is  it  a  singular  case, 

The  wonder  is  often  renew'd; 
And  many  can  say  to  his  praise, 

He  sends  them  by  ravens  their  food : 
Thus  worldlings,  though  ravens  indeed, 

Though  greedy  and  selfish  their  mind. 
If  God  has  a  servant  to  feed, 

Against  their  own  wills  can  be  kind. 


67  APPENDIX. 

4  Thus  Satan,  that  raven  unclean, 

Who  croaks  in  the  ears  of  the  saints, 
Compell'd  by  a  power  unseen, 

Administers  oft  to  their  wants : 
God  teaches  them  how  to  find  food, 

From  all  the  temptations  they  feel ; 
This  raven,  who  thirsts  for  my  blood, 

Has  help'd  me  to  many  a  meal. 

5  How  safe,  and  how  happy  are  they, 

Who  on  the  good  Shepherd  rely! 
He  gives  them  out  strength  for  their  day, 

Their  wants  he  will  surely  supply: 
He  ravens  and  lions  can  tame, 

All  creatures  obey  his  command; 
Then  let  me  rejoice  in  his  name, 

And  leave  all  my  cares  in  his  hand. 


B 


HYMN  67. 

JVaaman.    2  Kings  v.  14. 

EFORE  Elisha's  gate 


The  Syrian  leper  stood; 
But  could  not  brook,  to  wait, 

He  deem'd  himself  too  good: 
He  thought  the  prophet  would  attend, 
And  not  to  him  a  message  send. 
1  Have  I  this  journey  come, 

And  will  he  not  be  seen  ? 
I  were  as  well  at  home, 

W'ould  washing  make  me  clean; 
Why  must  I  wash  in  Jordan's  flood? 
Damascus'  rivers  are  as  good. 

3  Thus,  by  his  foolish  pride, 

He  almost  miss'd  a  cure; 
Howe'er,  at  length,  he  try'd, 

And  found  the  method  sure: 
Soon  as  his  pride  was  brought  to  yield, 
The  leprosy  was  quickly  heal'd. 

4  Leprous  and  proud  as  he, 

To  Jesus  thus  I  came, 
From  sin  to  set  me  free, 
When  first  1  heard  his  fame  s 


APPENDIX.  68 

Surely,  thought  I,  my  pompous  train 
Of  vows  and  tears  will  notice  gain. 

5  My  heart  devis'd  the  way 

Which  I  suppos'd  he'd  take; 
And  when  I  lound  delay, 

Was  ready  to  go  back, 
Had  he  some  painful  task  enjoin'd, 
I  to  performance  seem'd  inchn'd, 

6  When  by  his  word  he  spake, 

"  That  fountain  open'd  see ; 
"  'Twas  open'd  for  thy  sake, 

"  Go  wash,  and  thou  art  free :" 
Oh !  how  did  my  proud  heart  gainsay, 
I  fear'd  to  trust  this  simple  way  J- 

7  ^A.t  length  I  trial  made, 

When  I  had  much  endur'd ; 
The  message  I  obey'd, — 

I  wash'd,  and  I  was  cur'd  : 
Sinners,  this  healing  fountain  try, 
Which  cleans'd  a  wretch  so  vile  as  I. 

HYMN  68. 

Trust  in  God. 

1  P11HAT  man  no  guards  or  weapons  needs, 

M.  WTiose  heart  the  blood  of  Jesus  knows; 
But  safe  may  pass,  if  duty  leads, 

Thro'  burning  sands  or  mountain- snows. 

2  Releas'd  from  guilt,  he  feels  no  fear; 

Redemption  is  his  shield  and  tow'r; 
He  sees  his  Saviour  always  near, 
To  help  in  ev'ry  trying  hour. 

3  Though  I  am  weak,  and  Satan  strong, 

And  often  to  assault  me  tries; 
When  Jesus  is  my  shield  and  song, 
Abash'd  the  wolf  before  me  flies. 

4  His  love  possessing,  I  am  blest, 

Secure  whatever  change  may  come; 
Whether  I  go  to  east  or  west, 
With  him  I  still  shall  be  at  home. 


69  APPENDIX. 

5  If  plac'd  beneath  the  northern  pole, 

Though  winter  reigns  with  rigour  there: 
His  gracious  beams  would  cheer  my  soul, 
And  make  a  spring  throughout  the  year. 

6  Or  if  the  desert's  sun-burnt  soil, 

My  lonely  dwelling  e'er  should  prove ; 
His  presence  would  support  my  toil. 
Whose  smile  is  life,  whose  voice  is  love. 

HYMN  69. 

The  Power  and  Triumph  of  Faith.    Dan.  iii.  .6. 

1  SUPPORTED  by  the  word, 
O  Though  in  himself  a  worm, 
The  servant  of  the  Lord 

Can  wondrous  acts  perform: 
Without  dismay  he  boldly  treads 
Where'er  the  path  of  duty  leads. 

2  The  haughty  king  in  vain, 

With  fury  on  his  brow, 
Believers  would  constrain 

To  golden  gods  to  bow  : 
The  furnace  could  not  make  them  fear, 
Because  they  knew  the  Lord  was  near. 

3  As  vain  was  the  decree, 

Which  charg'd  them  not  to  pray ; 
Daniel  still  bow'd  his  knee, 

And  worshipp'd  thrice  a-day. 
Trusting  in  God,  he  fear'd  not  men, 
Though  threaten'd  with  the  lion's  den. 

4  Secure  they  might  refuse 

Compliance  with  such  laws; 
For  what  had  they  to  lose, 

When  God  espous'd  their  cause? 
He  made  the  hungry  lions  crouch ; 
Nor  durst  the  fire  his  children  touch. 

5  The  Lord  is  still  the  same, 

A  mighty  shield  and  tow'r, 

And  they  who  trust  his  name 

Are  guarded  by  his  pow'r  j 


APPENDIX.  7& 

He  can  the  rage  of  lions  tame, 
And  bear  them  harmless  through  the  flame. 
6.  Yet  we  too  often  shrink, 
When  trials  are  in  view; 
Expecting  we  must  sink, 

And  never  can  get  through : 
But  could  we  once  believe  indeed, 
From  all  these  fears  we  should  be  freed. 

HYMN  70. 

The  Beggar.     Matt.  vii.  7.  8. 

1  T?  NCOURAG'D  by  thy  word 
JCi  Of  promise  to  the  poor, 
Behold  a  beggar,  Lord, 

Waits  at  thy  mercy's  door ! 
No  hand,  no  heart,  O  Lord,  but  thine, 
Can  help  or  pity  wants  like  mine. 

2  The  beggar's  usual  plea, 

Relief  from. men  to  gain, 
If  offer'd  unto  thee, 

I  know  thou  wouldst  disdain; 
And  pleas,  which  move  thy  gracious  ear, 
Are  such  as  men  would  scorn  to  hear. 

3  I  have  no  right  to  say, 

That  though  I  now  am  poor, 
Yet  once  there  was  a  day 

When  I  possessed  more : 
Thou  know'st  that  from  my  very  birth, 
I've  been  the  poorest  wretch  on  earth. 

4  Nor  can  I-  dare  profess, 

As  beggars  often  do, 
Though  great  is  my  distress, 

My  wants  have  been  but  few : 
If  thou  shouldst  leave  my  soul  to  starve, 
It  would  be  what  I  well  deserve. 

5  'Twere  folly  to  pretend 

I  never  begg'd  before ; 
Or  if  thou  now  befriend, 
I'll  trouble  thee  no  more : 


1  APPENDIX. 

Thou  often  hast  reliev'd  my  pain, 
And  often  I  must  come  again. 
Though  crumbs  are  much  too  good 

For  such  a  dog  as  I, 
No  less  than  children's  food 

My  soul  can  satisfy ; 

0  do  not  frown  and  bid  me  go, 

1  must  have  all  thou  canst  bestow. 
Nor  can  I  willing  be 

Thy  bounty  to  conceal 
From  others,  who  like  me, 

Their  wants  and  hunger  feel ; 
I'll  tell  them  of  thy  mercy's  store, 
And  try  to  send  a  thousand  more. 
Thy  thoughts,  thou  only  wise! 

Our  thoughts  and  ways  transcend, 
Far  as  the  arched  skies 

Above  the  earth  extend : 
Such  pleas  as  mine  men  would  not  bear, 
But  God  receives  a  beggar's  prayer. 

HYMN  71. 

Bartimeus.    Mark  x.  47,  48. 

"TVT ERCY>  °  thou  S°n  of  David!" 
jjfM.  Thus  blind  Bartimeus  pray'd; 
"  Others  by  thy  word  are  saved, 

"  Now  to  me  afford  thine  aid." 
Many  for  this  crving  chid  him, 

But  he  call'd  the  louder  still ; 
Till  the  gracious  Saviour  bid  him, 

"  Come,  and  ask  me  what  you  will." 
Money  was  not  what  he  wanted, 

Though  by  begging  us'd  to  live; 
But  he  ask'd,  and  Jesus  granted, 

Alms,  which  none  but  he  could  give: 
"Lord,  remove  this  grievous  blindness, 

"  Let  my  eyes  behold  the  day ;" 
Straight  he  saw,  and,  won  by  kindness, 

Follow'd  Jesus  in  the  wav. 


APPENDIX.  72 

3  Oh !  methinks  I  hear  him  praising, 

Publishing  to  all  around, 
"Friends,  is  not  my  case  amazing? 

"  What  a  Saviour  I  have  found ! 
"  Oh !  that  all  the  blind  but  knew  him, 

"  And  would  be  advis'd  by  me! 
"  Surely,  would  they  hasten  to  him, 

"  He  would  cause  them  all  to  see." 

HYMN  72. 

Zaecheus.    Luke  xix,  1 — 6. 

1  F/ACCHEUS  climb'd  the  tree, 
JLk  And  thought  himself  unknown; 
But  how  surpris'd  was  he 

When  Jesus  call'd  him  down ! 
The  Lord  beheld  him,  though  conceal'd, 
And  by  a  word  his  pow'r  reveal'd, 

2  Wonder  and  joy  at  once 

Were  painted  in  his  face ; 
"Does  he  my  name  pronounce, 

"  And  does  he  know  my  case  ? 
"Will  Jesus  deign  with  me  to  dine? 
"Lord,  I  with  all  I  have  am  thine." 

3  Thus,  where  the  Gospel's  preach'd, 

And  sinners  come  to  hear, 
The  hearts  of  some  are  reach'd, 

Before  they  are  aware  ? 
The  word  directly  speaks  to  them, 
And  seems  to  point  them  out  by  name, 

4  'Tis  curiosity 

Oft  brings  them  in  the  way, 
Only  the  man  to  see, 

And  hear  what  he  can  say ; 
But  how  the  sinner  starts  to  find 
The  preacher  knows  his  inmost  mind 8 

5  His  long-forgotten  faults 

Are  brought  again  in  view, 
And  all  his  secret  thoughts 
Reveal'd  in  public  too  s 
z2 


7S  APPENDIX. 

Though  compass'd  with  a  crowd  about, 
The  searching  word  has  found  him  out. 
6  While  thus  distressing  pain 

And  sorrow  fills  his  heart, 
He  hears  a  voice  again, 

That  bids  his  fears  depart : 
Then,  like  Zaccheus,  he  is  blest, 
And  Jesus  deigns  to  be  his  guest. 

HYMN  73. 

The  trembling  Gaoler.     Acts  xvi.  29—31. 

1  A    BELIEVER,  free  from  care, 
J\.  May  in  chains  or  dungeons  sing, 
If  the  Lord  be  with  him  there, 

And  be  happier  than  a  king: 
Paul  and  Silas,  thus  confin'd, 

Though  their  backs  were  torn  by  whips, 
Yet,  possessing  peace  of  mind, 

Sung  his  praise  with  joyful  lips. 

2  Suddenly  the  prison  shook, 

Open  flew  the  iron  doors; 
And  the  gaoler,  terror-struck, 

Now  his  captives'  help  implores: 
Trembling  at  their  feet  he  fell, 

"  Tell  me,  sirs,  what  must  I  do 
"  To  be  sav'd  from  guilt  and  hell? 

"  None  can  tell  me  this  but  you.M 

3  "  Look  to  Jesus,"  they  reply'd, 

"  If  in  him  thou  canst  believe, 
"  By  the  death  which  he  has  dy'd, 

"'Thou  salvation  shalt  receive.'* 
While  the  living  word  he  heard, 

Faith  sprung  up  within  his  heart, 
And,  releas'd  from  all  he  fear'd, 

In  their  joy  his  soul  had  part. 

4  Sinners,  Christ  is  still  the  same; 

O  that  you  could  likewise  fear! 
Then  the  mention  of  his  name 
Would  be  music  to  vour  ear: 


APPENDIX.  7\ 

Jesus  rescues  Satan's  slaves, 

His  dear  wounds  still  plead,  "Forgive!" 
Jesus  to  the  utmost  saves ; 

Sinners,  look  to  him  and  live. 

HYMN  74. 

Man  by  Nature,  Grace,  and  Glory. 

1  X  ORD,  what  is  man!  extremes  how  wide, 
JUL  In  this  mysterious  nature  join ! 

The  flesh,  to  worms  and  dust  allied, 
The  soul  immortal  and  divine ! 

2  Divine  at  first,  a  holy  flame, 

Kindled  by  the  Almighty's  breath; 
Till,  stain'd  by  sin,  it  soon  became 

The  seat  of  darkness,  strife,  and  death. 

3  But  Jesus,  oh!  amazing  grace! 

Assum'd  our  nature  as  his  own, 
Obey'd  and  suffer'd  in  our  place, 
Then  took  it  with  him  to  his  throne. 

4  Now  what  is  man,  when  grace  reveals 

The  virtue  of  a  Saviour's  blood  f 
Again  a  life  divine  he  feels, 

Despises  earth,  and  walks  with  God. 

5  And  what  in  yonder  realms  above, 

Is  ransom 'd  man  ordain 'd  to  be? 
With  honour,  holiness,  and  love, 
No  seraph  more  adorn'd  than  he. 

6  Nearest  the  throne,  and  first  in  song, 

Man  shall  his  hallelujahs  raise ; 
While  wond'ring  angels  round  him  throng,  - 
And  swell  the  chorus  of  his  praise. 

HYMN  75. 

Sitting  at  the  foot  of  the  Cross. 

1   QWEET  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing, 
O  Which  before  the  cross  I  spend ; 
Life  and  health,  and  peace  possessing, 

From  the  sinner's  dying  Friend. 
Here  I'd  sit,  for  ever  viewing 

Mercy's  streams  in  streams  of  blood; 


76,  77  APPENDIX. 

Precious  drops,  my  soul  bedewing, 
Plead  and  claim  my  peace  with  God. 

2  Truly  blessed  is  the  station, 

Low  before  his  cross  to  lie : 
While  I  see  divine  compassion 

Floating  in  his  languid  eye; 
Much  have  I  to  be  forgiven, 

Daily  miracle  of  grace ! 
Here  it  is  I  find  my  heav'n, 

While  upon  the  Lamb  I  gaze. 

3  Love  and  grief  my  heart  dividing, 

Call  for  tears  his  feet  to  bathe; 
On  him  still  my  faith  abiding, 

Life  draws  sweetly  from  his  death* 
May  I  still  enjoy  this  feeling, 

In  all  straits  to  Jesus  go, 
Prove  his  balmy  name  more  healing, 

And  himself  more  deeply  know. 

HYMN  76. 

Parental  Submission  on  the  loss  of  a  Child. 

1  A  ND  is  thy  lovely  shadow  fled  ? 
jlI-  Yet  stop  those  fruitless  tears; 
He  from  a  thousand  pangs  is  freed, 

You  from  ten  thousand  fears. 

2  Though  lost,  he's  lost  to  earth  alone, 

Above  he  will  be  found; 
Amidst  the  stars,  and  near  the  throne, 
Which  babes  like  him  surround. 

3  Look  upward,  and  your  child  you'll  see, 

Fix'd  in  his  blest  abode ; 
What  parent  would  not  childless  be, 
To  give  a  child  to  God  ? 

HYMN  77. 

Human  Frailty. 

1  VlfTEAK  and  irresolute  is  man; 
▼  ▼     The  purpose  of  to-day, 
Woven  with  pains  into  his  plan, 
To-morrow  rends  away. 


APPENDIX.  Tb 

2  The  bow  well  bent,  and  smart  the  spring, 

Vice  seems  already  slain ; 
But  passion  rudely  snaps  the  string, 
And  it  revives  again. 

3  Some  foe  to  his  upright  intent 

Finds  out  his  weaker  part 
Virtue  engages  his  assent, 
But  pleasure  wins  his  heart. 

4  'Tis  here  the  folly  of  the  wise, 

Through  all  his  art  we  view ; 
And,  while  his  tongue  the  charge  denies, 
His  conscience  owns  it  true. 

5  Bound  on  a  voyage  of  awful  length, 

And  dangers  little  known, 

A  stranger  to  superior  strength, 

Man  vainly  trusts  his  own. 

6  But  oars  alone  can  ne'er  prevail,  "' 

To  reach  the  distant  coast, 
The  breath  of  heav'n  must  swell  the  sail, 
Or  all  the  toil  is  lost. 

HYMN  78. 

Longing  to  love. 

1  £\  LOVE  divine,  how  sweet  thou  art ! 
"  When  shall  I  find  my  willing  heart 

All  taken  up  by  thee  ? 
I  thirst,  and  faint,  and  die,  to  prove 
The  greatness  of  redeeming  love; 

The  love  of  Christ  to  me. 

2  Stronger  his  love  than  death  or  hell; 

Its  riches  are  unsearchable : 

The  first-born  sons  of  light 
Desire  in  vain  its  depth  to  see ; 
They  cannot  reach  the  mystery, 

The  length,  and  breadth,  and  height. 

3  God  only  knows  the  love  of  God ; 
O  that  it  now  were  shed  abroad 

In  this  poor  stony  heart ! 


79  APPENDIX. 

For  love  I  sigh,  for  love  I  pine, 
This  only  portion,  Lord,  be  mine, 
Be  mine  this  better  part. 

4  O  that.  I  could  for  ever  sit 
With  Mary,  at  the  Master's  feet ! 

Be  this  my  happy  choice ; 
My  only  care,  delight,  and  bliss, 
My  joy,  my  heav'n  on  earth  be  this, 

To  hear  the  bridegroom's  voice. 

5  O  that  with  humbled  Peter,  I 
Could  weep,  believe,  and  thrice  reply, 

My  faithfulness  to  prove. 
Thou  know'st,  (for  all  to  thee  is  known) 
Thou  know'st,  O  Lord,  and  thou  alone, 

Thou  know'st  that  thee  I  love. 

6  O  that  I  could,  with  favour'd  John, 
Recline  my  weary  head  upon 

The  dear  Redeemer's  breast  • 
From  care,  and  sin,  and  sorrow,  free, 
Give  me,  O  Lord,  to  find  in  thee, 

My  everlasting  rest. 

7  Thy  only  love  do  I  require, 
Nothing  in  earth  beneath  desire, 

Nothing  in  heav'n  above: 
Let  earth  and  heav'n,  and  all  things  go, 
Give  me  thy  only  love  to  know 

Give  me  thy  only  love. 

HYMN  79. 

For  a  Funeral. 

1  TTOSANNA  to  God 
XX  In  his  highest  abode ; 

All  heav'n  be  join'd,  [kind  I 

To  extol  the  Redeemer  and  friend  of  man- 
He  claims  all  our  praise, 
Who  in  infinite  grace 
Again  hath  stoop'd  down, 
And  caught  up  a  worm  to  inherit  a  crown, 

2  Our  partner  below, 
Our  brother  in  woe, 


APPENDIX.  79 

From  his  sorrow  and  pain  [remain; 

He  hath  call'd  to  the  pleasures  that  always 

He  hath  snatch'd  him  away, 

From  a  cottage  of  clay, 

To  a  kingdom  above, 
A  kingdom  of  glory,  and  gladness,  and  love. 

3  Our  friend  is  restor'd 
To  the  joy  of  his  Lord, 
With  triumph  departs, 

But  speaks  by  his  death  to  our  echoing  hearts : 

Follow  after,  he  cries, 

As  he  mounts  to  the  skies, 

Follow  after  your  friend, 
To  the  blissful  enjoyments  that  never  shall  end. 

4  And  shall  we  not  press 
To  that  harbour  of  peace, 

That  heav'nly  shore,  [more: 

Where  sorrow,  and  parting,  and  death,  are  no 

Our  brother  pursue, 

And  fight  our  way  through 

In  the  strength  of  our  Lord, 
Follow  on,  till,  we  seize  the  eternal  reward? 

5  Through  Jesus's  name 
Our  comrade  o'ercame, 
And  Jesus  is  ours, 

And  arms  us  with  all  his  invincible  pow'rs: 

He  looks  from  the  skies, 

He  shews  us  the  prize, 

And  gives  us  a  sign, 
That  we  shall  o'ercome  by  the  mercy  divine, 

6  The  Saviour  of  all, 
For  us  he  shall  call, — 
Shall  shortly  appear. 

Our  day  of  eternal  salvation  is  near: 

We  too  shall  remove 

To  our  city  above, 

On  mortals  look  down, 
Triumphant  assessors  of  Jesus's  throne. 

7  For  us  is  prepar'd 
Th'  angelical  guard, 


80  APPENDIX. 

The  convoy  attends, 
A  minist'ring  host  of  invisible  friends : 

Ready  win^'d  for  their  flight 

To  the  regions  of  light, 

The  horses  are  come, 
The  chariot  of  Israel,  to  carry  us  home. 

HYiMN  SO. 

1  TJOSANN A  to  Jesus  on  high ! 
JJl  Another  has  enter'd  his  rest; 
Another  is  'scap'd  to  the  sky, 

And  lodg'd  in  Immanuel's  breast: 
The  soul  of  our  sister  is  gone, 

To  heighten  the  triumph  above, 
Exalted  to  Jesus's  throne, 

And  clasp 'd  in  the  arms  of  his  love. 

2  What  fulness  of  rapture  is  there, 

While  Jesus  his  glory  displays; 
And  purples  the  heav'nly  air, 

And  scatters  the  odours  of  grace ! 
He  looks — and  his  servants  in  light 

The  blessing  ineffable  meet: 
He  smiles — and  they  faint  at  the  sight, 

And  fall  overwhelm 'd  at  his  feet! 

3  How  happy  the  angels  that  fall, 

Transported  at  Jesus's  name ! 
The  saints  whom  he  soonest  shall  call, 

To  share  in  the  feast  of  the  Lamb  i 
No  longer  imprison 'd  in  clay, 

Who  next  from  his  dungeon  shall  fly, 
Who  first  shall  be  summon'd  away  ? 

My  merciful  God — is  it  I ! 

4  O  Jesus,  if  this  be  thy  will, 

That  suddenly  I  should  depart, 
Thy  counsel  of  mercy  reveal, 

And  whisper  the  call  to  my  heart: 
O  give  me  a  signal  to  know 

If  soon  thou  wouldst  have  me  remove, 
And  leave  the  dull  body  below, 

And  fly  to  the  regions  of  love. 


APPENDIX.  81 

Thou  know'st,  in  the  spirit  of  pray'r, 

I  groan  for  a  speedy  release ; 
And  long  I  have  pin'd  to  be  there, 

Where  sorrow  and  misery  cease: 
Where  all  the  temptation  is  past, 

And  loss  and  affliction  is  o'er, 
And  anguish  is  ended  at  last, 

And  trouble  and  death  are  no-  more. 

Come  then  to  my  rescue,  (I  pray 

For  this,  and  for  nothing  beside) 
Make  ready,  and  bear  me  away, 

Thy  weary  disconsolate  bride : 
The  days  of  "my  mourning  and  pain 

Cut  short,  and  in  pity  set  free ; 
And  give  me  to  rest,  and  to  reign, 

For  ever  and  ever  in  thee. 

HYMN  81. 

AH,  lovely  appearance  of  death ! 
No  signt  upon  eaith  is  so  fair- 
Not  all  the  gay  pageants  that  breathe 

Can  with  a  "dead  body  compare: 
With  solemn  delight  I  survey 

The  corpse  when  the  spiriLis  fled, 
In  love  with  the  beautiful  clay, 
And  longing  to  lie  in  its  stead. 

How  blest  is  our  brother,  bereft 

Of  all  that  could  burden  his  mind ; 
How  easy  the  soul  that  hath  left 

This  wearisome  body  behind? 
Of  evil  incapable  thou, 

Whose  relics  with  envy  I  see, 
No  longer  in  misery  now," 

No  longer  a  sinner  like  me. 
This  earth  is  affected  no  more 

With  sickness,  or  shaken  with  pain, 
The  war  in  the  members  is  o'er; 

And  never  shall  vex  him  again : 
No  anger  henceforward,  or  shame, 

Shall  redden  this  innocent  clay; 


82  APPENDIX. 

Extinct  is  the  animal  flame, 
And  passion  is  vanisty'd  away. 

4  The  languishing  head  is  at  rest, 

Its  thinking  and  aching  are  o'er. 
The  quiet  immoveable  breast 

Is  heav'd  by  affliction  no  more: 
The  heart  is  no  longer  the  seat 

Of  ti-ouble  and  torturing  pain, 
It  ceases  to  flutter  and  beat, 

It  never  shall  flutter  again. 

5  The  lids  he  so  seldom  could  close, 

By  sorrow  forbidden  to  sleep, 
Seal'd  up  in  eternal  repose, 

Have  strangely  forgotten  to  weep : 
The  fountains  can  yield  no  supplies, 

*  hese  hollows  from  water  are  free, 
The  tears  are  all  wip'd  from  these  eyes, 

And  evil  they  never  shall  see. 

6  To  mourn  and  to  suffer  is  mine, 

While  bound  in  a  prison  I  breathe, 
And  still  for  deliverance  pine, 

And  press  to  the  issues  of  death : 
What  now  with  my  tears  I  bedew, 

O  might  I  this  moment  become, 
My  spirit  created  anew, 

My  flesh  be  consign'd  to  the  tom^, 

HYMN  82. 

1  f\  SISTER  in  Jesus,  arise, 

\J  And  joyful  his  summons  obey; 
He  beckons  thee  up  to  the  skies, « 

In  mercy  he  calls  thee  away: 
His  pity  has  sign'd  thy  release, 

Return  to  thy  native  abode,  / 

Make  haste  to  the  mansions  of  bliss, 

And  fly  to  the  bosom  of  God. 

2  To  waft  from  the  valley  of  tears, 

To  bear  thee  triumphantly  home; 
The  chariot  of  Israel  appears,  # 

The  convoy  of  angels  is  come  J 


APPENDIX.  82. 

With  envy  we  let  thee  depart, 

Thy  happier  spirit  resign ; 
The  purchase  of  Jesus  thou  art ; 

And  God  is  eternally  thine. 

3  Go  then  to  thy  glorious  estate, 

No  longer  our  partner  in  woe, 
No  longer  oppress'd  with  our  weight, 

To  Jesus  in  paradise  go: 
Redeem 'd  from  a  world  of  distress, 

Thou  hear'st  the  acceptable  word, 
He  bids  thee  depart  in  his  peace, 

And  die  for  the  sight  of  thy  Lord. 

4  Escape  to  a  country  above, 

Where  only  enjoyment  is  found; 
And  springs  of  extatical  love, 

And  rivers  of  pleasure  abound; 
No  dreadful  alarums  of  war, 

No  famine,  or  sorrow,  or  pains, 
Nd  sound  of  the  trumpet  is  there, 

But  Jesus  eternally  reigns. 

5  He  reigns  in  the  holiest  place, 

He  dwells  in  the  midst  of  his  own, 
And  fully  discovers  his  face, 

And  fills  them  with  raptures  unknown; 
With  bliss  inexpressibly  great 

Their  glorify  d  spirits  o'erilow — 
Go,  sister,  and  share  their  estate, 

To  Jesus  in  paradise  go. 

6  O  Saviour,  her  spirit  receive, 

Which  into  thy  hands  we  resign; 
And  us  from  our' sorrows  retrieve, 

And  us  to  our  company  join  : 
Our  number  and  glory  complete, 

With  all  that  are  landed  before, 
With  thee  let  us  joyfully  meet, 

To  part  and  to  suffer  no  more. 


A  TABLE  OF  SCRIPTURES. 


Cii.  Ver.  I 

Genesis. 


1-36 
15 


7      1,17,23 


e:  i: 

122  21 

104  33 


8  22, 

14  18,19 

J7  1 

*13  19 

18  23—33 

.18  25 

*19  15 

24  56 

27  38 

28  16—13 
32  26 

42  36 

49  4 


49  10 

Exodus. 

3  2.  3 

4  18 

4  10—13 

12  7-13 

13  21.  22 

IS  21.  22,  v.  7 

14  15 

15  9.  10 

17  10—12 

18  11 

20  3—12 

28  29 

33  14,  15 

Leviticus. 

19  18.34 

Numbers. 

13  30 

is  4a 

22  38 

23  19 
23  23 


499  507,34 

20  -24 

526    3 

116;  1 

447  -2 

363  2 

333  3 

354  7 

310  12 

183  30 


IP  15 

186 
180    1 

534    6 
333 
534    4 
47  22 
154  22 


Ver. 
7—9 
9—15 
5 

49,  50 
25 
5 

Joshua. 
15 

Ruth. 
2,  9 
1  Samuel 

2* 


Pagr. 

232 

333 

355 
123 

555 


Ch. 


Ver.  Page. 

Psalm. 


33-1   17 

1- 

178  )!» 

J19 

534  21 
2  p.  541  26 


2  361 

12 

24  2  p.  384 

233 

2  Samuel. 
26  276,  277 


17 
5 

1  Kings. 

34,  47 

2  Kings. 
17 
1  Chronicles 

9,  10 


530, 


14 


232    4 
539 
157    9 
361  11 
19  16 
535  -23 
Deuteronomy.     |26 
1    21  232  26 

3    25 

6     -4  233 

6      5  247133 

8      2  3-24,40 


16 


Ezra. 
Esther. 


Job. 


3.4 
14 
14 

2 
13 
24 


17(1 
67 

536 
336 

307 

"381 

42J 
531 

434 

33' 

355 

83 

23.6 

398 

9f» 

503 

26,31 

315 

9,14 

90 

503 


7—11 
1—3 


419 

2  p.  419 

329 

399 

176,  177 

316 

2  p.  377 

105,  106 

529 

44 

44,46 

197 

145 

331 

344 

2  p.  114 

2  p.  288 

276,  545 

276,  585 

113 


1.2 

5 

3—5 

3,5 

3,5 

4 

9 
10 
14 
15 
11 
18 
14 
16 

2 

a  v.  2, 

i 

7, 

8 
11 
16 
18 

4 

9.18 


A  TABLE  OF  SCRIPTURES. 


1,4,9 
66—9 
3  v.  2, 
7—10 


Paee. 

Ch 

Ver. 

Page. 

01, 

Ver. 

Page. 

l209 

ir 

8 

13 

17 

3  p.  215 

13- 

5 

239 

9 

2 

182 

507 

13S 

8 

9 

7 

480 

68 

Kill 

23,37 

JO 

3 

581 

538 

13! 

23,24 

283 

11 

11,  v.  S 

,4,    476 

34,  31 

145 

25 

12 

2 

290 

930 

149 

4 

260 

•24 

18,20 

570 

343 

Proverbs. 

25 

6 

56 

34] 

2 

2—5 

45 

M 

3 

266 

382 

g 

2—6 

330 

26 

4 

195 

Tfj 

3 

9  v.  3 

432 

20 

13  v.  4 

192 

199,  65 

3 

13,18 

291 

26 

13  v.  6 

235 

4-27 

3 

17 

377,  291 

27 

3v.  5 

200 

285 

3 

24 

492 

27 

13 

57» 

21 

4 

7 

2  p.  121 

■28 

16,17 

163 

413 

6 

6—8 

505 

31 

1—3 

527. 

342 

8 

U,  18, 

2  p.  121 

32 

17 

23? 

25 

8 

20 

2  p.  121 

33 

20,21 

418 

15 

8 

14 

11 

35 

8 

201,  239 

58 

8 

]7 

518 

35 

10 

66 

4 

8 

18—21 

121 

40 

1,23  p.        427 

307 

9 

5,11 

121 

41 

10 

124,288 

307 

10 

5 

501 

42 

3 

517 

11 

10 

12 

480  42 

6 

182 

18 

14 

9  v.  2, 

229 

43 

5,6v. 

2—4  476 

557 

14 

26 

221 

13 

6 

2  p.  419 

5 

17 

17 

170 

44 

6 

20 

37 

18 

24 

170 

44 

23 

112 

270 

21 

31 

527 

45 

19  v.  4 

114 

49';  1 

22 

6 

522 

15 

19  v.  5, 

7      316 

33,  30 

33 

]7 

226 

45 

24 

84 

180 

24 

10 

220  49 

6 

82 

36 

28 

13 

8850 

10 

308,231 

30,  37 

30 

4 

6.  20  5] 

9 

420 

430 

30 

7-9 

268  52 

7v.  2 

432 

349 

30 

25 

50052 

10 

4  p.  420 

384 

Ecclcsiastes.       |53 

11 

221 

51 

1 

2 

398 

53 

12 

15 

542 

12 

8 

398 

54 

5 

159 

521 

Canticles. 

54 

11 

3  p.  427 

296 

1 

3 

164 

54 

11 

244 

453 

2 

11 

498  55 

1       | 

115,  362 

301 

2 

11,12 

50055 

4 

180 

116 

3 

1—3 

249  55 

7 

116 

18 

3 

4 

249|  56 

4,5 

5.58 

106 

3 

11 

177  56 

6,7 

406 

43    4 

16 

2  p.  212156 

7 

340 

105    5 

1 

482 '57 

15 

275,  14 

!         42 1  5 

10—16 

161 

58 

6,8 

525 

9531  6 
2   6 

10 

403 

58 

13,14 

348 

13 

41 

59 

8 

201 

340i 
341    1 

Isaiah. 

oo 

8 

429 

12—17 

345 

60 

20 

537 

411     I 

18 

114,90 

01 

•J 

193 

452    5 

lv.5, 

205  63 

fi,  7,  4 

p.      418 

3391 

0 

e 

408 

sa 

1 

475 

A  TABLE  OF  SCRIPTURES. 


Ch.  Ver.         Page. 

Jo»an. 

Ch 

Ver.         Page. 

63 

1-3 

427 

2 

4 

312  18 

20                359 

63 

7 

13 

Micah. 

19 

14                 556 

G3 

9 

69 

6 

6—18 

83 

19 

19                   48 

6(3 

4 

345 

7 

18 

85 

20 

28                  133 

Jeremiah. 

Nahum. 

20 

30  v.  9,  10     189 

2 

31 

241 

1 

7            12 

198 

21 

13                 406 

3 

15 

311 

Habakkuk 

22 

37,39,47,     247 

3 

22 

80 

3 

2          lp 

427 

22 

39                   48 

8 

22 

138 

a 

17,18 

286 

23 

8—10           490 

9 

23,24 

238 

Haggai. 

24 

44                  561 

10 

23 

106 

2 

7 

164 

25 

6           1  p.  551 

17 

9 

40    2 

9 

15 

25 

34                  573 

23 

6            84 

,194 

Zechariah. 

25 

40                  433 

24 

7          2p 

.287 

1 

5 

566 

25 

41         *         572 

31 

3 

100 

4 

7 

431 

25 

35—41           246 

31 

18 

313 

9 

12 

198  25 

46                  548 

32 

38          2p 

.287 

9 

13—16 

421 

26 

36—45           135 

50 

5 

405  12 

10 

477 

26 

41                  320 

Lamentations. 

13 

1           168,  16' 

27 

50                  137 

1 

12 

477 

Malachi. 

28 

2                  142 

3 

S3,  23 

547 

3 

1 

184 

28 

5, 6              144 

3 

39 

312 

3 

16 

514 

23 

6                  142 

3 

40 

263 

3 

16,17 

423 

28 

19                  454 

Ezekiel. 

4 

2  v.  6,  7 

199 

28 

20  v.  5          566 

11 

19 

268 

Matthew. 

Mark. 

10 

6,8      2p 

.216 

1 

23 

174 

1 

9          442, 448 

16 

8—10 

82 

3 

15          443, 444 

2 

17                  188 

33 

31 

581    3 

15—17 

442 

3 

5  v.  5,         189 

GO 

37 

54-2'   3 

16,  17 

468 

5 

1—16          189 

33 

11 

581 

4 

11 

307 

5 

19          2  p.  383 

36 

26—37 

268 

4 

23,24 

189 

5 

39                  562 

36 

37 

210 

5 

3 

234 

6 

4.5—48           304 

37 

3 

371 

5 

44  v.  5, 

246 

6 

50          288, 289 

37 

27          2p 

287 

5 

44 

253 

7 

37  v.  5,  6      189 

38 

22 

502 

5 

48 

"24 

8 

34                  281 

47 

8,  11  v.  1, 

203 

0 

6 

332 

8 

36                  401 

Daniel. 

6 

9—13 

358 

8 

38          280,451 

2 

31,  45 

418^  6 

10           370,  374 

9 

24                  219 

2 

35,45 

4181  6 

33 

519  10 

14                  337 

4 

35 

9,  10'  7 

12 

242  10 

17                    51 

5 

27 

49 

7 

24,25 

163  10 

21                  520 

9 

26 

185 

8 

2,3 

102;  10 

47                 295 

12 

2 

569 

9 

2 

89 1 12 

31                   48 

Hosea. 

9 

12 

183 

15 

37                  137 

2 

7 

315  11 

19 

170 

15 

39                  138 

2 

15 

105  11 

26 

110 

16 

4, 6             142 

2 

19,20 

159  11 

28 

117 

16 

14           2  p.  268 

6 

4 

31012 

13  v.  5, 

189 

16 

15,  16            454 

11 

4 

216  12 

20 

517 

16 

16                 469 

13 

9 

379113 

3—23 

372 

Luke. 

14 

1—4 

80  13 

9  v.  5, 

151 

1 

74, 75            532 

*  Joel. 

13 

39 

504 

2 

14           129,  130 

2 

1.5-17 

525!  13 

46 

187 

2 

25                  162 

2 

17 

523J14 

30,31 

220 

2 

28,  29  v.  5     173 

Amos. 

15 

19 

40 

2 

29, 30            553 

3 

1-6 

528 

17 

4 

135 

2 

32                182 

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a 

.  Ver. 

Page. 

Ch 

•  Ver. 

F% 

Ch 

Ver.         Page. 

4 

18,10 

134 

3 

8 

12                198 

5 

5 

366 

3 

14 

157 

5 

31 

3 

12,13,\ 

.3,4  189 

3 

16 

171 

8 

4, 5               470 

5 

28 

569 

3 

29 

159 

7 

59 

5 

31 

188 

4 

10 

20* 

e 

12 

6 

10  v.  5, 

189 

4 

24 

3 

8 

21-24           268< 

6 

163 

4 

35 

3  p.  422 

e 

36  e.  3           459 

7 

47 

87 

5 

2-4 

364 

s 

39 

7 

47  v.  5, 

6      480 

S 

7,9v. 

a 

6 

8 

8  v.  5 

151 

5 

39 

'330.443110 

36          176,  177 

9 

23 

281 

a 

20 

38           189, 435 

0 

26 

280,451 

6 

29 

217  12 

6,7              307 

10 

25 

51 

8 

35,43 

1—5     1  p.  420 

10 

•29—37 

257 

6 

37 

376)13 

38,39              5* 

10 

33,34 

6 

37  v.  4 

198  13 
158  16 

47                   182 

10 

42 

297 

8 

50,51 

13                  340 

I J 

16—22 

400 

6 

53—55 

4-3  Hi 

30                  294 

12 

32 

127.240 

8 

67 

439  17 

30                   267 

12 

33 

436 

8 

67—69 

440  20 

24                   326 

13 

35—38 

325 

7 

37 

ISO  90 

26, 27             414 

13 

6—9 

511 

a 

36 

93  24 

24,25             380 

14 

2-2 

[18 

'.» 

25 

244  26 

22           510, 512 

11 

2-2 

473,  486 

10 

9 

165 

Romans. 

14 

23 

119 

10 

10 

101 

i 

16                    54 

15 

3,4 

10 

27—29 

103 

i 

16            60,225 

15 

7,10 

4.38 

11 

35 

484 

2 

4                     16 

15 

32 

273 

IS 

21 

2  p.  299 

3 

1,  2  v.  1,     205 

10 

25 

12 

32 

138 

4 

20 

17 

10  v.  6 

246 

13 

7 

35 

2—5      1  p.  541 

18 

1 

3.53 

13 

13 

490,  412 

11                     75 

1-S 

13 

235,230 

13 

15 

166 

6 

4                   449 

18 

18 

51 

14 

6 

196 

7 

4                   159 

18 

35—38 

369 

14 

6 

202,377 

7 

11,12,15        39 

19 

1—10 

78 

14 

16,  17 

213 

7 

14                    41 

lit 

41 

367 

14 

16,18 

200 

7 

19                  309 

-M 

19 

263 

14 

19 

181 

7 

23,  24, 41        39 

22 

31,32 

155 

15 

1—5 

B 

11                  568 

22 

31,32 

313 

15 

13 

14                   207 

jg 

54—62 

314 

15 

15 

66 

8 

28            286,83 

22 

61,62 

313 

15 

26 

200 

8 

33—39             63 

23 

28 

474 

16 

7 

206 

8 

35,  39  v.  2     228 

23 

34 

258 

17 

24 

153,  587 

10 

432 

23 

42 

80 

19 

5 

136 

11 

1, 26             422 

24 

2,6 

142 

19 

30 

71,72 

12 

1                   298 

24 

5—7 

349 

20 

13 

12 

20,  21,  v.  5    246 

24 

32  v.  3, 

4      211 

20 

20 

11 

34 

31 

140 

21 

6 

15 

30                   620 

31 

51—53 

21 

15 

1  Corinthians. 

John 

21 

16 

250 

1 

30, 31            203 

1 

1,3 

129  21 

17 

259 

•2 

2 

1 

6,33 

454  '21 

18,20 

292 

a 

9  v.  2           493 

1 

9 

182 

Acts. 

3 

8.  7               360 

1 

12 

94,95'  1 
13H   1 

9 

142 

5 

7,8              386 

1 

14 

25 

580 

0 

17                    81 

1 

16 

150  21 

41 

429,450 

8 

19                  299 

1 

29 

179 

14 

4 

429 

1 

24                  302 

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Page. 

Ch 

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Page. 

Oh 

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Par 

10 

4v.  4 

208 

■2 

18 

22 

3 

16 

146.  174 

10 

13 

306 

■2 

20 

163 

4 

8 

2*4 

li 

28 

331 
259 

3 

8 

151 

6 

6 

2  p.  284 

13 

1-3 

4 

8 

474 

6 

12 

303 

IS 

9 

245 

4 

8,11, 

12 

407 

2  Timothy. 

15 

10 

111 

4 

14 

310 

I 

9 

10* 

1.1 

10,58 

334 

4 

15,  16 

172 

1 

12 

64 

IS 

23 

143 

5 

2 

483 

1 

12 

2  p.  550 

a 

24 

2  p.  422 

5 

15.16 

544 

■2 

3 

339 

15 

24 

4  p.  422 

6 

13—17 

303 

g 

13 

61 

15 

31—34 

549 

6 

19,20 

365 

3 

12 

317 

15 

47 

38 

Philipp 

an  3 

3 

15—17 

46 

15 

56 

141 

1 

6 

64 

Titus. 

15 

57 

552 

1 

6  v.  2 

223 

2 

14 

69 

J  6 

1—3 

432 

1 

23 

5.54 

,  232 

Hebrews. 

16 

13 

228 

'"> 

5 

293 

1 

2,3 

10 

2  Corinthians. 

3 

8,9 

148 

1 

2.3,6 

129 

1 

10 

533 

S 

9 

147 

1 

6,7 

307 

1 

10 

2  p.  288 

g 

13 

206,21 

1 

14 

307 

1 

20  v.  2 

223 

3 

26,30 

413 

2 

7,9 

176,  177 

4 

6 

243 

3 

12—14 

302 

2 

16 

129 

4 

18 

546 

3 

12—17 

41 

,212 

o 

17 

2  p.  115 

s 

14 

446,  489 

3 

13,  14 

293 

2 

18 

305 

s 

14,15 

139 

4 

1 

416 

3 

4 

29 

5 

18.  10 

2  p.  115 

4 

3 

3p 

382 

4 

o 

53 

5 

20 

2  p.  115 

4 

4 

149 

4 

9 

352 

* 

2 

376,  505 

4 

5 

261 

4 

9 

232 

6 

2v.  5 

115 

4 

7 

391 

4 

15  v.  3 

190 

6 

16 

2  p.  287 

4 

8 

282 

4 

15,16 

305 

7 

9—11 

272 

4 

19,20 

126 

4 

16 

357 

9 

1—5 

432 

Colossians. 

5 

1—10 

199 

9 

15 

171 

1 

19 

150 

5 

7  v.  2, 

153 

IS 

9 

125 

3 

14,  15 

475 

6 

18 

128 

B 

14  v.  5, 

416 

2 

15 

148 

6 

18 

230,  52 

12 

15 

424 

2 

15  v.  3, 

474 

G 

19,20 

167 

13 

5 

331 

3 

1 

470 

6 

20 

183 

13 

11 

516 

3 

11 

204 

7 

1-21 

183 

13 

14 

392 

3 

12-15 

254 

7 

25 

152 

Galatians. 

3 

16 

522 

7 

25  v.  3, 

75 

3 

10 

52 

1  Thessalonians. 

8, 

6 

191 

a 

13 

478 

4 

13 

564 

9 

27 

565 

3 

28 

255 

4 

13.  14 

5(12 

10 

1  v.  4, 

205 

4 

6 

92 

4 

16 

579 

10 

10.  12 

294 

4 

19,20 

331 

5 

23 

100 

10 

14,  17,  18      294 

5 

17 

41 

5 

25 

415 

436 

10 

19—23 

357 

9 

14 

477.  481 

.i 

Thessalonia 

MS. 

10 

39 

235 

Ephesians. 

2 

16 

382j 

11 

1.13 

218 

1 

5 

65 

3 

1 

425 

426 

11 

8—10 

300 

1 

7,11 

3 

5 

4081 

11 

13— 10 

300 

1 

11 

31.34 

1  Timothv. 

11 

16 

232 

1 

17.18 

211 

1 

11 

99 

12 

2 

489 

1 

20,21 

147 

1 

15 

55. 

12 

7 

278 

1 

21 

479 

3 

2 

536 

i2 

8,11 

3M 

2 

5,8 

111,217 

2 

9 

2291 

12 

10 

1  p.  540 

2 

12—14 

362 

3 

4,8 

229' 

13 

5 

217 

*■ 

18,19 

3 

8—13 

417) 

13 

8v.I, 

189 

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Ch.  Ver. 

Page. 

Ch 

Ver. 

Page. 

Ch 

Ver. 

Page.] 

13    17 

410 

1 

4 

128 

4 

8—11 

588 

13    18 

436 

1 

10 

108 

5 

9 

69,75*1 

13    90,  21 

390 

a 

18 

322 

5 

9,12 

588 

James. 

1  John 

5 

9-14 

387 

1      4          263, 2G4 

i 

3 

96 

5 

12 

479' 

1      6—8 

310 

i 

7 

90 

6 

2 

475, 

1    27 

284 

i 

9 

88 

6 

14—17 

576 

1    29 

284 

2 

1 

156 

7 

14 

583 

2    10 

52 

9 

6 

166 

7 

16  v.  8, 

73 

5    17 

501 

3 

1 

94,  95 

14 

6,8 

3  p.  418 

1  Peter. 

3 

1-3 

91,  95 

19 

10 

205  s 

1    10  v.  5, 

519 

3 

1-3 

65,95 

19 

12 

4^1 

1    12  v.  3, 

307 

a 

14—18 

254 

98 

12 

571 

1    18,  19 

70 

4 

8 

12 

31 

583. 

2      « 

163 

5 

4,5 

222 

91 

3 

2  p.  287"';} 

2      7          173,  102 

5 

21 

299 

3,4 

584 

2    21—23 

166 

Jude. 

21 

10 

3      8 

254 

20.  21 

275 

21 

27 

2  p.  382 ! 

3    18 

485 

Revelation. 

32 

1—5 

589 

3    20 

It 

I 

5 

69 

•2-2 

16 

160 

3    20,21 

104 

1 

7 

576 

22 

17 

121 

4521 

5      5 

237 

■2 

1 

412 

17  v.  4 

2  Peter 

S 

10 

17,  20  ■ 

074 

1      1 

217 

3 

17 

121 

INDEX. 


Hymn  and  Page 


AARON,  his  breast-plate  154 
Melchisedec  and  Christ 

183,  190,  191 
Abba,  Father      278,  92,  93,  95 
Abraham's  God    66.     In- 
tercession for  Sodom       526 
Acceptance  through  Christ 

alone  377 

Access  to  God  by  Christ       83 

Accursed  Tree  4 

Ackor,  Valley  of  165 

Activity  in  Religion     325,  293 

Adam  the  first  and  second    38 

Admiration  and  jov  477 

Of  the  love  of  God  297 

Adoption  91—95 

Advocate,  Christian     156,  152 

Affliction,    pleading    with 

God  under  it 

Presence  of  God  desired 

in  it  537 

Sanctified    542.    Sweet 

affliction  538,  539 

Agar's  Wish  2C2 

All    in    All,    Christ   the 

Christian's  204, 205 

All  in  God  v.  5,  6.  238 

Amen,  v.  16,  1st  part.  420 

v.  6,  2d  p.  422 
Angel,  of  the  Covenant      184 
Of  Gospel  Grace  180 

Angels,    ministering    to 

Christ  146 

And  to  Christians  307 

Their  reply  to  the 
women  that  sought 
Christ  144 

Their  song  at  the  birth 

of  Christ  129, 130 

The  fallen  passed  by  137 
Annual  Day.  return  of  one,  512 
Apostacy  deprecated  439,  440 
Ark,  Noah,  preserved  in  it  104 
Arm  of  the    Lord  made 

bare  4th  p.  420 

Armour,  the  spiritual  303 

Ascension  of  Christ     142, 1-15 


Hymn  and  Page 
Associations,  of  ministers 

and  churches  423—431 
Spiritual,   registered  in 

heaven  423 

Ministers  abounding  in 

the  work,  &c.  424 

Lovest  thou  me?   feed 

my  sheep  425 

Associations,  prayer   for 

ministers  426 

A  reviva?  desired  427 

Spread    of  the    Gospel 

longed  for  428,  210 

Praise  for  the  increase 

of  the  church  429,  430 
Spiritual  temple  com- 
pleted 431 


504 


294 


418 


Atonement  of  Christ 
Gratitude  for  it 
Pleaded 
Autumn 

Awaken ed sinner's  inquiry 
and  prayer 
B 
BABYLON'S  fall  pre- 
dicted 

Backslider,  invited  to  re- 
turn 118,  121,  176 
Prayer  of  one  313 
Backslidings  and  returns 

313,  314 
Dreaded  106,  439,  440 

Baptism  442—471 

Barren  fig-tree  511 

Bartimeus's  prayer  369 

Benefits  by  Christ's  life      134 
Benevolence    a  duty  and 

pleasure  246,  166 

Birth  of  Christ  129—132 

Birth-day  hymn  .512 

Blessing,  requested  on  the 
YVoid  368 

And    presence   of  God 
desired  361 

Blind  man's  prayer  369 

Bodies  of  the  saints,  the 
care  of  God  285,288 

Tenipies    of  the    Holy 
Ghost  299 


INDEX. 


Hyson  and  Page, 
Body  the  church,  Chrii 
Boldness,    holy     at     Ihe 
tbroue  of  grace  357 

Tn  Christ's  i 

Longed  for      1st  p.  293,  2i>.' 

Book  of  life  9.         2d  part  111 

Interest  in  it,       2d  part  382 

Brazen  St  rpmi  157 

Bread  of  life 

Brethren,  love  to  them        234 

oom,    Christ    the 

heav  enly  15i> 

Brother,  Christ  a,        v.  3.  210 

v.  4.  91 

Building  on  the  Rock         163 

Burden  of  sin  236,  237 


C1LLIXG,  Effectual    77,  7tf 
And  glorification  108 

A  person  to  the  work  of 
the  ministry  40-,  415 

Calvary  136,  479 

Canaan,  the  heavenly 

2d  p.  or  Hymn  66 

Canaan,  the  happiness  of 
it  longed  for  233 

Way  to  it.     See  Heaven  201 

Ceremonial  Law  56 

Charity         216,  257.  432—436 

Children,  ever}'  dav  given 
to  the  Lord     '  336 

Christ's  retard  to  them    337 
Of  God  described         94,  95 

Christ,  Aaron  the  true  54 

Adam  the  second  3? 

Advocate  156,  152 

Angel  of  the  covenant     1-4 
Of  gospel  grace  1-0 

Brazen  serpent  157 

Bread  of  life  158 

Bridegroom  139 

Brother       v.  3.  240.  v.  4.  91 


Hj-mu  and  Fa?» 
Gift  of  God  171 

Guide    .  567 

Head  of  the  Church        172 
Husband  159 

Jeans  173, 47.'. 

Immanuel  174 

f  saints  175,  177 

Kinsman  173 

Lamb  ot'  God  179 

Worthy  is  the  Lamb        387 
Leader  180 

Life  of  the  soul  181 

Light  189 

Lord  of  all  176,  177 

Mastet  490,  v.  1.237 

-dec  183, 3o6 

nger  of  the  cove- 
nant 184 
Messiah 
Morning  Star 
Christ,  Passover 
Varl  of  great  price 


185 
100 
186 
187 
188 
189 


Captain    of  Sarva 

v.  6,  473,'  hristian,  awakened 
Chief  among  ten  thou- 
sand lf-1 
Consolation  of  Israel       162  j 
Cornei  *i<.n»' 

Desire  of  all  nations  164, 
Door  105.  Example  16r>[ 
Forerunner  167 

Foundation  163,  167; 

Fountain  opu  • 
Frienu  170,  383' 


Physician  of  the  souf 
Of  the  soul  and  bodv 
Priest,  the  great  high  190, 191 
Prince  and  Saviour 
Prophet,  Priest,  and  King  192 
Ransom  yO,'  193 

Refuge  305 

Righteousness,  our  194 

Kock-.-mitten  193 

Saviour,  the  only      196,  269 
Able  and  willing  145 

Shepherd  197 

Strong-Hold  198 

Sun  199.  Vine  200 

Wav  196 

Way  to  Canaan  201 

Way.  Truth,  and  Life     989 
Wisdom.  Righteousness 

and  Santitication.  &c.  203 
The  Uuruen  of  the  song 

ALL  /.V  ALL        904,  2t»5 

Crying  for  mercy  295 

Longing  for  an  interest 

in  Chris:  296 

His.  daily  hymn  2d  p.  296 
g  i he  good  pan  297 
Admiring    the  love   of 

God  in  Christ  2d  p.  997 
Devoting  himself  to  God  298 
Praying  to  God  V 

forv. .  2d  p.  99? 


INDEX. 


Hymn  and 

Admiring  the  law  as  a 
rule  3d  part 

His  body  the  temple  of 
the  Spirit 

Imploring    the    divine 
presence  2d  part 

Happy  in  the  salvation 
Of  God  3d  p. 

A  pilgrim 

His  song 

Banning  the  race 

Fighting  the  good  fight 

On  his  spiritual  voyage 

Tempted 

His   temptation   mode- 
rated 

Ministered  to  by  angels 

Welcoming    the    cross 
2d  part 

Walking    in    darkness 
and  trusting 

Complaining  of  sin  and 
inconstancy  309, 

Lamenting  pride 
Qkriafiav,  pleading  with 
God  under  ariiiction 

Backsliding  and  return- 
ing 

Falling  and  recovered 

Wishing   to    be    as    in 
months  past 

Troubled,    but    making 
God  his  refuge 

Persecuted 

Cast  down,  but  hoping 
in  God 

His  request 

Watching  and  praying 

His  prayer  answered  by 
crosses 

Growing  in  grace 

Bising  to  God 

Remembering    all     the 
way,  &c. 

Waiting  for  the  coming 
of  his  Lord 

Desirous  of  finishing  his 
course  with  joy 

Committing  his  depart- 
ing spirit  to  Jesus 

Crowned 
Ckurch,  described 

Formed 

Presence  of  Christ,  the 
joy  of  it 


Page  Hymn  and  Page 

I    Way  to  it  inquired  405 

298  Begging  a  pastor  of  the 

Lord        ,  409 

299  Praying   for   their    mi- 

nister 415 

299     Praying  for  their  pastor 

when  ill  413 

299  Choosing  deacons  417 

300  Christ's  care  of  churches 

301  and  ministers  414 

302  In  a  low  condition 

303  2d  part  427 

304  Comforted  in  trouble 

305  3d  part  427 
Glory  of  it  predicted  418,419 

306  Prayed  for        419—422,  441 

307  Churck  meetings  437 — 441 

See  Ministers.,  also  j2s- 
306  sociations. 

Collections  for  poor  churches 

308  and  ministers        432—436 
!  Come  and  welcome  to  Je- 

310  sus  Christ  115 

311  Communion  with  God  96 
With  Christ  487 
Desired  97—99 
With  saints                      254 

313  With  our  own  hearts      329 

314  j  Co mpassion  of  Christ  367 
I     And  vengeance  of  God    112 

315  Complaint,  of  inability  to 

do  good  309 

316  Of  inconstancy  310 

317  Of  pride  311 
Of   hardness    of  heart 

318  268,  31~,  250 

319  Of  stupidity  in  hearing 

320  and  prayer  75 
Complaint    of  unfruitful- 


Under  great  pain  538 

Condescending    grace    of 
Christ  133 

324  Condescension  of  God  14 
Conduct,  holy,  enforced      166 

325  Confidence  in  God        266,  344 
Conflict  41,309 


Conscience,  to  be   heard 

v.  4.  505 

Consolation  of  Israel  162 

Coiittntnu.nl  217 

See  Resignation  202,276—279 

Contrition  of  lteart  275 

Conoersatioa,    Christian, 

recommended  1C6 

9 


INDEX. 


Hymn  and  Pa§e 
Conversion,   a    work    of 
efficacious  grace  " 

Of  a  dinner  ;   or  joy  in 

heaven  79, 438 

Of  a  iliief 
O!"  Zaccheus 

Praise  to  God  for  it  82 

Conviction,  spiritual      50,  294 
Convincd  sinner,  the  in- 
qui  294 

Encouraged  376 

Corner  stone,  Christ  the     163 
Coronation  of  Christ    176,  177 
of  God's  will  31 

Courage  spiritual  22M 

v.  4—6,  425 
Longed  for      1st  p  293,  291 
Covenant,    of   works    re- 
nounced 3d  part  298 
God                       v.  6—8,  279 
Of  grace,   our  «_'lorv 

223,  &c. 
Supporting  \mder  trouble 
67.     Pleaded 
Creation,  a  summary  view 
oi  it 
Of  man  27,  28 

Creating  wisdom,  song 

10  it  29 

And  providence  3-2 

Cross  of  Christ  137.  478 

Flying  to  it 
Attractions  of  it 
Triumphs  of  it  4-1 

The  Christian's,  taken 
up  280, 281 

Crosses,  prayer  answered 
by  them  321 

Welcomed  301 

Crown  him  176,  177 

Crown  of  glorv  promised     328 

D 

DARKNESS,  walking  in 

it 

Hope  in  it  231 

spirit  of  God  addressed 

in  it  111 

Day.  one  well  ment  290 

■<-,  at  a  choice  of      417 

Death  and  eternity 

Preparation  for  it  de- 
si  n-d  56) 
Of  the  sinner  and  saint  559 
Of  M  555 
Of  a  minister  56li 
10 


Hymn  ind  tag  e 
A  sleep  to  good  men  562 
Deliverance    from    the 

fear  of  it  desired  551 

Victory  over  it  through 

Christ  552 

The  welcome  messenger  553 
And  judgment.  SeeJ-V 
neral  565 

Decrees  of  God  9 

Deity  of  Christ,  first  part    129    I 
Delight  in  God  248 

In  worship  344,346 

Delia  ranee,  national,  ce- 
lebrated 532—535 
Desire    of   all    nations, 

Christ  the  164 

Despair,  sinful  90 

ented  287 

lie*,  prayer  in  3d 

Surmounted  t7 

Diligence  and  holy  zeal  I 

ion,  hymns  at  388,392 
Divinity  of  <  hrist  1st  p.  129 
Dominion  of  God  9 

Door.  Christ  the  165 

Doubts    and    fears    sup- 
pressed 241.286 
gies                  393—397 
ngs  of  the  Spirit  of 
God  216 
Drought,  threatening  501 
Duties  and  privileges         375 
Difficulties  thereof  sur- 
mounted                       437 
Dvty.  to  God  47 
To  our  neighbour       48,  242 
Grace  leads  to  it  2d  p.      293 
E 
EARLY  PIETY     517—519 
Earthly    things,    their 

vanity  398    ' 

Ebenezer  509,  510,  512,  290 
Education  of  youth  522,  523 
Election  62 

Consequences  of  it  63 

Godly  consideration  of 
it  comfortable  65 

Encouragement,  and  invi- 
tation 114—121 
To  convinced  sinners      376 
To  such  as  seek  a  risen 

Jesus  144 

To    young    persons    to 

seek  Christ 
To  the  weak  in  faith 


INDEX. 


Hymn  and  Page 

To  trust  and  love  God  283, 
To  prayer  353 1 

To  spread  the  Gospel 

418,  419,  421,  42-2 

Enemies,  love  to  them        258; 

Enquiring  soul  204 

Answered  295 

Eternity  of  God  4 

Joyful  and  tremendous    548 

Time  and  eternity  546 

Death  and  eternity  550 

Prayer  in  prospect  of  it  549 

Evening  hymns  495 — 497.  22(1 

Everlasting  love.    See 

Election.  62 

Example  of  Christ  166,258,435 
Exaltation  of  Christ 

147,  148,  269 

Excellencies  of  Christ.         161 

Exhortation  to  sinners  115, 116 

To  saints  416, 

F 

FACE  of  God  sought 

2d  p.  114,  299 
Faitk,  its  Author  and  pre- 
ciousness  217 

Nature  and  effects  222 

Power  of  it  218 

Weakness  of  it  204 

Strugsling:  with  unbelief  219 
Fainting  220.  Reviving  221 
Increase  of  it  desired 

v.  4.  320 J 
Conquering  222 

Connected  with  salva- 
tion 225 
Faithfulness  of  God     19,  306 
Fall  of  man  lamented  42 j 
And  recovery                   1-22 
Of  Babylon  predicted 

3d  p.  418 
Fam  ily  worship  333—337 ! 

Fast-day  hymns  525—528,  530 
Father,  God  a  92—95 

Interest  in  him  desired    278 
Fatherless  and  widows 

helped  246 

Fear  of  God,  exercised  all 
the.  day  226 

The  happiness  attend- 
ing it  227,  285 
Of  death ;  prayer  for  de- 
liverance from  it  2d  p.  551 
Fears   and   doubts  re- 
moved                 289,286 


Hj-mn  and  Page 
Fear  not  288 

1  will  trust,  and  not  be 
afraid  290 

Feast,  the  Gospel  56,  473,  486 
Room  at  it  118,  486 

Felix  trembling  380 

ip,  of  the  saints  254 
With  (;<>d  and  Christ  96 
Fervency  of  devotion  de- 
sired 211 
Fighting  and  reigning  228 
Fig- tree  511 
Foes,  spiritual;   opposed, 

and  conquered  228 

Following  Christ  292,  445,  446 
Fool,  the  rich,  surprised  400 
Forerunner.  Christ  a  167 

Forgiveness,  desired  235 

See  Pardon  87 

God  ready  to  forgjpe  90 
Forms  vain  without  reli- 
gion 345 
Fortitude,  holv  228.  v.  4—6, 425 
Longed  for  1st.  p.  292,  293 
Foundation,  Christ  the  163, 167 
Fountain  opened  168,169 
Friend,  Christ  a  170,  385 
Friends,    meeting    and 

parting  514—516 

Fulness  of  Christ  150 

Funeral,  of  an  infant         556 
Of  a  vouns  person  557 

Of  children  558 

Of  a  believer  560 

Of  a  minister.  See  Death  566 
Futurity  committed  to  the 
Lord  510 

G 
GALE,  a  propitious  one 

lomjed  for  212 

General    meetings.    See 

Associations         423—431 
Gethsemane  135*' 

Gift  of  God,  Christ  the     173 
Glory  of  Christ  the  Me- 
diator 176 
Glorying   in   the   Lord 

alone  238, 384 

Go  forward  2d  p.  298 

God— a  Father  92,  278 

A  Refuge  316 

Is  love  12,  241 

A  Portion  276 

The   Searcher   of  the 

heajt  23 


INDEX. 


Hymn  and  Page  | 
Reasoning  with  men  1 14 
Our  God  ]  J I 

For  ever  and  ever 
Exalted  above  all  prai.se    20 
Godhead  of  Christ  129 

Godliness,  important 

1st  p.  364 
Profitable  2d  p.  264 

Ooo</  Samaritan,  parable 

of  the  2J7 

G«odness  of  God  12,  30, 

And  justice  18 

In  giving  his  Son  19 

Gospel  54 

Rationally  defended  01 

Message  of  the  115 

Glorious 

Freeness  of  it  362 

Worthy  of  all  accepta- 
tion 55 
The  power  of  God  to 

salvation  CO 

Represented  by  a  feaflt 

486,  362,  56,  473 
The  jubilee  57,  58 

Net,  casting  it  366 

Gospel,  spread  of  it  de- 
sired 370,  374,  428 
Invitation   to  spread  it 
through  the  earth  418,  419 
Grace  electing,  adopting, 
sovereign  14,  65 
Efficacious  77 
Distinguishing                  110 
Sufficient                           125 
Longed  for                        382 
Leads  to  duty          2d  p.  293 
Growing  in  it                   332 
Desired             390,  v.  4.  320 
Increased  by  trials           321 
Salvation  by  grace           111 
And  by  justice                 112 
Gratitude,  the  spring  of 
true  religion                  216 
To  Christ                           383 
Grave                           550, 567 
Gravity  and  decency          229 
Growth  in  grace                   332 
Desired  390.  2d  p.  of,  62,298 
Guide,  Christ  a                    567 

H 
HAB1T.1  TIOK,  going  to 

333—335 
233 


a  new  one 
Hand  of  God 
12 


Vjmn  and  Part 
Happiness,  in  God       238,  348 
3d  part  299 
Attending   divine    wis- 
dom 291 
Of  those  who  fear  God  227 
And  trust  in  him  285 
Of  the  poor  in  spirit        234 
Of  Ii umble  worshippers  343 
Of  spiritual  pilgrims         300 
Of  being  with  Christ        554 
Happy  man  291 
Hardness  of  heart  com- 
plained of      250,  268,  313 
Harmony    of  the    divine 

perfections  21 

Harvest  and  summer  504,  505 
Head   of  the    church, 

Christ  the  172 

Heart,  evil  40 

Contrite  desired  275 

Hard  and  stonv  la- 
mented 250,  268,  313 
New  desiied  382 
H> ami,  anticipated,  2d  p.  66 
A  kingdom  234 
Of  God's  presence  299 
Promised  land  584 
An  eternal  rest  352 
Happiness  and  joys  of 

it  583, 585 

Desiring  an  interest  in 

it  v.  7,  8.  234 

To  be  possessed  by  the 

faithful  328 

Worship  of  it 
The  everlasting  song       588 
Heirs  of  God  v.  7.  94.  v.  2.  95 
Hell,  thesiniier"sown  place  580 
Everlasting   misery   of 
it  42. 572 

Hell,  praise  for  being  out 
of  it  16 

And  heaven  582 

Help,  prayed  for  379 

And  salvation  2  p.  296 

Obtained  509,  510 

Holiness,  desired  390 

2d  part  of.  (Y2 
Of  God  17 

Hope,  in  darkness  231 

Set  before  na  230 

Encouraged  by  the  per- 
ivenous of  God  233 
Good  hope  through  grace  38^ 


INDEX. 


Hymn  and  Page 

Of  interest 

Hoping  and  longing  for 
glory  833,  233 

Humble,  their  joy  encou- 
raged 200 
Humiliation  of  Christ         148 
Humility  of  mind  284 
Prayed  for  237 
The  Publican  236 
Humble    pleadings    for 
mercy  235 
Husband,  Christ  the  spi- 
ritual 
Hypocrisy  dreaded 


Hymn  and  Page 
Typified   by  Aaron's 

breast-plate  154 

Inter,  ^t,  in  the  book  of 

life  38? 

In  Christ  desired  29ti 

v.  5,  fi.  253 

Invitations,   of  scripture 

J 14— 121 
To  the  gospel-feast  473 

To  spread    the    gospel 

4th  part  418 


IDOL  worship,  stupid       2,  3 
Idols  renounced,  and  God 
welcomed     into    the 
soul  299 

Ignorance,    spiritual,    la 

mented 
Illness  538,  539,  541 

Immanuel  174 

Immutability,  of  God  5 

Of  his  love  241 

Inability  to  do  good  com- 
plained of  309 
Incarnation  of  Christ  129, 132 
Incomprehensibility  of  God  23 
Inconstancy  lamented  310 
Increase,    of   faith    and 

hope  desired  v.  4,  320 


Tabez's  prayer 
Tesus 
108,  agS\Jeics  prayed  for 
J  Joy  of  lite  humble 


381 

173, 174 

433 

260 
238—241 
241 
Joying  and  glorying  in  the 

Lord  238.  384 

Jubilee  57,  58 


And  rejoicing 
The  return  of  it 


390 


Of  every  grace 
By  trials 
Indwelling  sin       • 
Infants.     See  Children 
Dying  in  the  arms  of 
Jesus 
Infinity  of  God 
Influences  of  the  Epirit 

206—216 
Compared   to   living 

water  208 

To  rain  209' 

To  the  wind  207,  212 

Desired  210—212 

Experienced  213 

Ingratitude  to  Christ  de- 
tested 252 
Inspiration  of  the  scrip- 
tures 43 
Intercession  of  Christ         152 
Prevalent                           153 
•'or  Peter                         155 


244  Judgment-day  570,  579 

The  ci  iming  of  the 

Judge  575—573 

Desired  574 

Books  opened  571 

Sentence  on  the  wicked  572 
On  the  righteous  573 

A  place  at  the  right  hand 
desired  579 

lattice, and  goodness  of  God  18 
And  grace  112 

A  nd  equity  to  our  neigh- 
bour 243 
321  \  Justification                     83,  64 
38          '               K 
335}JFJ,YY3  of  sainta           175   177 
I     Crown  him                176  177 
550 ;  Kin  gdom ,  o  f  Christ  1 49 
Increasing                           430 


Of  God  to  be  first  sought  519 

Of  glory.    See  Heaven   234 

Kai.-vinn,  Christ  the  near    178 

Knowledge,  spiritual  243 — 245 

Desired  of  God  its 

Author  243 

Imperfect  at  present        245 
One  thing  1  know  244 

And  happiness  291 

LJJMB  of  God  179 

Worthy  is  the  Lamb       387 
Praised  1st  part  384 

Latter-day  elory  longed 
for  1st  and  2d  p.  421 

Aa-I  13 


INDEX. 


Hymn  act  Page 
Lav,  moral  17.  fe 

Honoured  by  Christ  50,  35o 
Renounced  as  a  oov< 
nam,  embraced  as  a 
rule  3d  p.  208. 

Sinners  found  wanting 

by  it  40 

Practical  use  of  it  ")i( 

Ceremonial  53 

And  I ! 
leader,  Christ  the  160 

v.  6.  2-10 ! 
And  guide 
Leadings  of  Hie  Spirit         207 
Legal  obedience  (.so  called) 
followed  by  envange- 
lical 


Hrma  and  Paj» 
To    Christ,   present   or 

absent  249 

Lovfest  thou  me  ?      250,  425 
Desiring  to  love  Christ 

250,251 
Profession   of  love    to 

the  Redeemer       252,  253 

To  the  brethren  254 

Unfeigned  256 

To  all  saints  255 

To  our  neighbour  257 

To  our  enemies  24,  253 

All   attainments  vain 

07  without  love  259 

Loving  Kindness  of  God      13 

M 

51  MAJESTY  of  God  17 


Leper  cryiug  189, 889  Manna  158,  180 

Healed  102  Mariner,  the  spiritual         304 

Liberality.     See  Charity    246      Manner's  psalm  36 

Libert  if,  spiritual  93  Marriage  hymn  513 

J.ife  and  ministry  of  ■/-■/■.Christ  our  490.  V.  1,237 

Christ  184, 166  Mums.  of  spreading  the 

Abundant  hv  Christ         Ml  gospel  encouraged 

Of  the  soul.  (  hrist  the    181  1st  part  419 

Light,  God  our  !'."i  Mediation  299 

Christ  the  true  and  great  182      On  the  cross  of  Christ     478 
Load  of  sin  236,  2:17  Meek  beautified  with  sal- 

Longings  holy,      212,  97—99         ration  260 

For  heaven  Z&jMeeting  and   parting   of 

Long  Sufferings  of  God        lfi         friends  514—516 

Lord  of  all,  Christ  the  176,177 \JMeleaizedec  a  type  of 
Lord's  day.    See  i:,s»r-  Christ  183 

rection  of  Christ  346—352  \Merctes  in  constant  suc- 
Morning  346—349         cession  547 

Evening  350—  352  Mercy,  of  God  15 

Lord's  rrover  358      Pleaded  for  235,  332 

Lord's  Supper  472—490     Implored  995 

Loss  of  the  soul  4011     And  truth  met  together     21 


Losses  compensated  by 

God's  presence 
fast  Sheep  found,  parable 

of  the 
Love  of  God,  electing 

everlasting 


',  of  the  Redeemer  134 
81      Of  the  gospel  115 

Mi  est  nger  of  the  covenant  184 
79  Mi  ssiah  185 

\Msthod  of  salvation  107 

62  Midnight  cry  551 


Unchangeable      v  3,  4.  24\\Mind  of  Christ  desired 


293 


Eternal  and  unchange- 
able 

Redeeming  love  69 

J^ovr  of  Christ,  constrain' 
tag  139,446 

On  a  oross  and  a  Hi 

Weeping  and  dying        484 

Of  tie 

To  pod  247 ' 

n 


Minister    called    to    the 


il  work  408,415 

Leaving  a  people  414 

.tone  413 

nfone  566 

Nothing  without  Christ  360 

Abounding  in  the  work 

of  the  Lord  424 

Watching  for  souls         410 


INDEX. 

Hruin  and  Pagei  Hymn  and  Pago. 

.Ministers,  mooting  of.  ml  sin  3d 

See  Associations     498—431  (  Orphans  and  widows  pitied  246 
f'hrisr's  car.-  of  them       41-2;  P 


Prayer  for  them        415,  426 

Collection  lor  poor  mi- 
nister;! 43-2—4.% 
Ministry  of  Christ  134 

Gospel   instituted  by 

Christ  407 

One  called  to  the  work 


PARDON  85—90 

Of  all  sin  87     • 

Spoken  by  Christ  89 

ion  and  pardon  88 

And  sanctiticatiou  100 

Desired  235 

Cod  ready  to  forgive  GO 


of  tlie  ministry  108  Pardoning  God  8.3.     Love  86 

Of  angels,  to  Christ  lift'.  Parting    of   chu 

To  Christians  friends  515,  516, 254 

Miracle*  of  Christ  applied  189  Passover,  Christ  our  186 

Mission  and  work  of  <  hrist  134  Pastor,  one  sought  of  God  400 

Missionaries  prayed  for  \     His  prayer  fur  his  peo- 

415,  420  pie  416 

Missionary  Meetings  418 — 131      People's  prayer  for  him  415 
Moderation  261,262  Patience  of  God  admired      16 

Monthly    Praver   Meet-  i     Christian  patience  de~ 

ings  413—431;         sired  263,264 

Mortality    of  man.     See  Peace,  promised  and  prav- 

Doath  4.  524,  543         ed  for  266,  301 

Moral  Obedience  followed        |     God  speaking  it  to  the 

by  evangelical  51        soul  265 

Morning  Hymns  491—494, 226      None  to  the  wicked  v.  2.  116 
Morning  Star,  Christ  the        j     Of  the  nation,  prayed 

spiritual  160         for  530 

Murmuring  V.  4,  3091     Praise  for  it  531 

Deprecated  1st  p.  217i     Of  the  globe  v.  14.  1st  p.  420 

Mu t aJ>il i ty  of  the  creation     H,Pcarl    of  great   price, 

N  Christ  the  187 

NATIONAL  prayer  and  Penitence  and  hope.     See 

praise  525 — 536  Repentance  272 

Nativity  of  Christ      129—132  Penitent,  the  271 

JVboA  preserved  in  the  ark  104      His  sighs  270 

■  ur,  duty  to  our         48  Perfections  of  God  1 — 26 

Love  to  him  257, 242      In  harmony  21 

New  Year's  Day        508—511!     Celebrated  25 

Noah's  Ark  K>4      Moral    perfections    of 

Not  unto  us  384  God  imitated  24 

Now  is  the  accepted  time        '.Persecution  to  be  expected 

505,  376,  115         by  good  men  317 

v.  4.  267  Perseverance    in    grace 
O  103— Km;.  223 

OBEDIENCE,    servile  I     Desired  105,  106 

and  evangelical  51  Peter,    admonished    by 

Omnipotence  of  God  7  Christ  155 

Omnipresence  and  omni-        i     His  tall  and  recovery  313,314 
science  of  God  8      And   John    following 

524  Christ 

And    weakness    to    be  Physician  of  the  soul  188 

commisera't-il  246      of  soul  and  body  r89 

One  thing  needful        297,  204  Pilgrim,  the  spiritual  S'Hi 

Ordination  hvmns  His  song  301 

410—413.  338,  407;  rillar  of  fire  44 


INDEX. 


Hymn  and  Page 

And  cloud  180, 418 

Pisgah's  top       v.  4.  3d  p.  550 
Pleading  with  God  in  dif- 
ficulties 2d  p.  296 
Foj  mercy  235,  99.  v.  5,  332 
Pleas,    tlie    Christian's 

greatest  v.  5,  6,  528 

Pleasures,  of  religion  291,377 
Unseen  longed  for  546 

Pool  of  Bethesfla  304 

Poor  in  spirit  blessed  234 

Portion,  God  a  270 

Poverty)  spiritual  234 

Pttocr,  and  providenceof  God  7 
Praise  to  God  from  the 
whole  creation  1 

For  the  blessings  of  pro- 
vidence and  crate  37 
Praise  for  fountain  opened  109 
For  salvation 
To    the   Redeemer 

4*6,  4R9,  283 
To  Father,  Son,  and 

Spirit        1st  and  2d  p.  22 
God  exalted  above  all 
praise  20 

Prayer  meetings  monthly 

418—431 
Secret  332 

In  difficulties  298 

The  Lord's  358 

Answered  310 

By  crosses  321 

Importunity  in  it  354,  298 
Imperfect  but  accepted  156 
Benefit  of  it,  and  ex- 
hortation to  it  353 
Of  a  backslider  313 
Hymns    before    prayer 

359-S58 
For  the  spread  of  the 

gospel  418—141,  427,428 
For  ministers  and  mis- 
sionaries 420,408,415,420 
For  President  and  Con- 
gees? 530 
Preparatory   thought   for 

the  Lord's  supper  472 

Presence    of  God    worth 

dj  i niz  for  555 

Of.  Christ,  the  jov  of  his 

people  404,  554,  135 

Promised  359 

Longed  for   220  2d  p.  299,  361 
16 


Hymn  and  Pa^e 

Compensating  all  lo- 

Pride  lamented  311,  345 

Prince  and  Saviour  968 

l'ri,sthood  of  Christ  190 

Its  excellency  191 

Privileges  of  the  sons  of 

God  94, 375 

Prodigal  son,  parable  of    273 
Promises.  The  first  promise  122 
Of  strength  according  to 

our  days  123 

Of  the  divine  presence    124 
Of  sufficient  grace  125 

Of  a  supply  of  all  our 

need  126 

Of  the  Kingdom  127 

Exceeding    great    and 
preeii  128 

Prophecy,  Christ  the  sub- 
stance of  it  205 
Fulfilled  185 
Animating  to  prayer        418 
Prophet,  Priest,  and  King, 

Christ  the  192 

Prosperity  of  the  soul  de- 
sired 322 
Providt  31 
And  power  of  God  7 
Equitable  and  kind           33 
Mysterious                         34 
To  be  explained  here- 
after                              35 
Bereaving  submitted  to   563 
Praise  for  blessings  of       37 
Publican,  the  humble          236 

R 
Rji C&  the  Christian         302 
Rain,  threatening  502 

Rainbow  V.  7.  104 

Ransom,  Christ  our  90,  193 
Heading  the  scriptures  330 
Reason  32 

An  insufficient  guide  196 
Recollection  grateful  324,  509 
Reconciliation  to  God  115 

Redeeming  love  69.169 

Redemption  by  Christ  alone  70 
Finished  71,72 

Gratitude  to  God  for  73 

Wonftersofit  485 

Refuge,  Cod  a  316 

l  hrisi  a  52,  100.  305 

Regeneration.    See   Con- 
version 77-^82 


INDEX. 


Hymn  and  Page 

Rejoicing  in  God  ■  238 

In  hope  240 

In  the  ways  of  God         239 

And  going  on  our  way    240 

Religion,  gratitude  spring 

of  21fi 

Internal,  desire  284 

Pleasures  of  it  291,  377 

Benefit  of  it  284,  377 

Personal  329—337 

Family  333—337 

Public  338—397 

Vain  without  love  259 

Remembering   all    the 

way,  &c.  324 

Repentance,  commanded 

by  God  267 

Given  by  Christ  269 

And  hope  272 

Prayed  for.    See  Peni- 
tence and  Penitent        268 
Why  weepest  thou'?        274 
Request,  the  319 

Resignation.    See  Submis- 
sion    1st  p.  217,  276—279 
Resolution,  to  serve  the 
Lord  334 

The  successful  one  355 

Rest,  the  eternal  352 

Resurrection  of  the  bndv 

568,  569 
Of  Christ  140, 143,  474 

A  pledge  of  ours  143 

Comfortable   to    such 
who  seek  Christ  144 

Resurrection  and    ascen- 
sion of  Christ      142—145 
Retirement  329 

Revival  prayed  for  427 

Rich  fool  surprised  400 

Riches,  their  emptiness       398 
Of  Christ  unsearchable   151 
Righteous.    See  Christian. 
Righteousness,  imputed        84 
Human,  insufficient  to 

justify  83, 50 

Christ  our  righteousness  194 

Rock,  Christ  the  smitten     195 

Building  on  the  163; 

Rising  to  God  323 

Rivers  of  bliss  3d  p.  299; 

Rule  of  Conduct,  the  law  a     i 

3d  p.  298 

S 

SABBATH.    See  Lord's 

day  47,  348,  352' 


Hvmn  and  Pago 

Safety  of  Christ's  sheep     103 

Saint  indeed  261 

Salvation,  approaching  224,586 

Of  Pinners  107—113 

The  method  of  it  107 

Free  108.     By  grace  110,  111 

By    Father,   Son,    and 

Spirit  107 

Shall  be  complete  109 

An  interest  in  desired 

113,  296 
What  must  I  do  to  be 

saved  294 

God  glorious,  and  sin- 
ners saved  112 
Praise  fur  it     383,  3d  p.  292 
Samaritan,  the  good            257 
Sanctijicatitin,  and  pardon  100 
And  growth  desired  102,390 
Promoted  by  affliction     542 
Satan  repulsed                      287 
Saviour,  Christ  the  only 

196,  269 

Able  and  willing  115 

Scriptures,  their  inspiration  43 

Their  usefulness  44 

Riches  4.3.     Sufficiency 

and  excellency  46 

Beading  them  332 

Seasons,  the  crowned  with 

goodness  508 

Secret  Prayer  332 

Seeds  of  piety  436 

Seed-time,  the  literal  and 

spiritual  504 

Self-dedication  298, 490 

Self-denial  280,281 

Self-examinatitn  331 

Lord,  search  me  283 

Self- existence    and   self- 

sufficience  of  God     20,  23 
Self-righteousness  lamented  51 
Seriousness  prayed  for        549 
Sermon,  hymns  before  359 — 371 
Hymns  after  372—392 

Shame,    on    account   of 

Christ  abhorred  451 

Sheep  of  Christ  secure         103 
Shepherd,  Christ  a        101,  197 
Sickness,  presence  of  God 
desired  in  it  537 

Submission  under  it         540 
Sickness,  complaint  and 

hope  in  538.    General  539 

And  recovery  541,  542 

Sinai  and  Calvary  52 

17        i 


INDEX. 

Hymn  and  Page  Hymn  and  Page 

Sincerity  and  truth  Removed  by  Christ         552 

Desired  hold,    Christ    the 

Sin,  original  spiritual  198 . 

Indwelling  39  Submission,  to  the  will  of 

A  burden  236,  237;         God         217,  276,  277, 264 

And  grace  -II      To   bereaving  Provi- 

And  sorrow  laid  before  G  od  99 
Sinner,  impenitent  found 
wanting  49 

Reasoned  with 
Convinced  50.  294,  376 

Repenting,  accepted         273 
And  saints  in  the  wreck 

of  nature  570, 

Death  of  the  559! 

Slon,  its  stability  and  glory  403|  Suffering  Christians  dear 

Asking  the  way  to  it        405;        to  Christ  i*0 

Glorious  thincs  spoken        '  Sufferings  of  Christ.   See 

of  it.     See  Church.       418|         Lord's  Supper  136 

Soldier,  the  spiritual,  and  Summer  and  harvest    504,  505 

his  foes  2-23 Sim,  Christ  the  199 

Song  to  creating  Wisdom     29  Sunday  Schools  522,  523 

Of  the  angels  at  Christ's  Supplication  295 

birth.  129,130  T 

Of  the  spiritual  pilgrim   301   TEMPEST,  high  305 

Of  praise  to  the  Re-  Temple,  the  bodies  of  the 

deemcr  347,  488, 489  saints  a  299 

Sons  of  God,  their  prhi-        i     The  spiritual,  completed  431 

leges  94,  95;  Temptation  305,  324 


denceaS63.       Filial    278 
It  is  the  Lord,  let  him,  &c.  279 
,  of  prayer  353 

Of  the  gospel  predicted 

part  1,  2,  3,  418 
Of  missions  and  mission- 
aries prayed  for     2  p.  419 
p.  1,  2,  4,  420.  p.  1,  2.    421 
Of  means  enjoyed  429 — 431 


•274 


Moderated  306 

Tempted  saints,   Christ's 

intercession  for  them    155 
Th  an ksgiving  days    529 — 536 
401 ;  Thief  on  the  cross  83 

Thirsty   souls  invited   to 

Christ  120 

Thunder,  the  God  of  503 

Time,  well  spent  226 

Short  543 

Now  is  the  accepted 

time  376,  505 

Every  part  of  it  in  God's 

hands  545 

And  eternity  546 

To-day,  the  voice  of  wis- 
dom 505 
not  to  depart  215  To-morrow,  the  language  of 
Spirit,  his  drawings  cele-  follv  505 
brated  816.  His  leave  10fi'  Transfiguration  of  Christ  135 
Spiritual  mindedness  84  Trnnlbr's  psalm  36 
Spirituality  of  God  3  Tnc  the  accursed  478 
Spring  498—500  Of  life  v.  3,  585 
Strength  as  our  days  are          '  "Trinity,  doctrine  of  the 

123,  {See  Doxologies.)    . 

Sting  of  death  5*i  Trial,  beneficial  2  p.  206 

II 


Sorrow,  godly.    See  Re- 
pentance. 
For  sin,  desired 
Laid  before  Cod 
Soul,  worth  and  loss  of 
Sovereignty  of  God 
Sower,  parable  of        372,  373 
Spirit  of  God,  his  influ- 
ences 206—216 
His  distinct  work  in  sal- 
vation 2  p.  206.  v.  4,  5, 107 
The  Comforter  306 
Leads  the  people  of  God  207 
To  duty                           293 
Addressed   under  dark- 
ness 
Grieved,   but    intreated 


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